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Image Not Available for 4 potsherds - much worn, red ware
4 potsherds - much worn, red ware
Image Not Available for 4 potsherds - much worn, red ware
Object Number 39-70-60/6377
Display Title 4 potsherds - much worn, red ware
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic body sherds, coarse red ware
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • European Iron Age styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Kilangattur
Intrasite Urn Burials; Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Ramnad District, Sivaganga Taluk
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 9.7 x 1.5 cm (3 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 39-70-60/6377; 1.

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