Sherd

66-36-43

From: Iraq | Abu Yiwalik

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 66-36-43
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Abu Yiwalik
Locus surface
Period Islamic (uncertain)
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

Probably from jar, neck beginning at top edge of sherd. Light orange paste with no visible temper. Outside buff, probably due to salts. Matte surface: decorated with bands of meanders made by incision with 3 pronged comb, alternating with annular bands made by incising with 2 pronged comb. "Wheel-marks" on inside. Islamic?

Credit Line Gift of T. A. Carter, 1966

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