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Sherd
Object Number 54-37-60/12940
Display Title Sherd
Descriptions
Object Description Sherd type: body. Orange surface, exterior, interior and core buff, exterior originally burnished, decorated with band of purple paint, medium paste.
Inventory Description Ceramic, sherd, reddish with brown linear design
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Susa I
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran / <State> / <County> / Susa / Susa
Intrasite Level INT (from balk above excavated area)
Materials Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 2.1 x 0.7 cm (1 13/16 x 13/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 279 / INT-26 / 270

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