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Rim Sherd

1998.19.2552

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Artifact Identification Rim Sherd   (1998.19.2552)
Classification/
Nomenclature
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Neolithic - Iron Age, 5,000 - 700 BC
Culture Neolithic, Roman, Iron Age

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 10.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.0 cm
Weight 97 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information Grayish Red (7.5R 4/4) -Reverse. Light Brown (5YR 6/4) -Obverse.

Research Remarks

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Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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