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Accession_Number 2003.8.63
Shape Handle
Shape_description Single fragment
Material Terracotta
Fabric
Fabric_description Smooth on the sides, though rough on the edges.
Munsell_color 7.5YR 7/4
Decoration Fragment of large twisted rope handle.
Inscriptions No visible or clear inscriptions.
Condition Chipped and with lots of grey and white deposits. Bottom side appears to have what could be a smudge as there is a straight line that is shiner and a darker shade of brown compared to the rest of the object.
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Date
Dating_details
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Image

2006.20.0608.jpg
Front view of the side of a fragment of a large twisted rope handle.

2006.20.0609.jpg
Front view of a fragment of a large twisted rope handle, showing the break.

2006.20.0610.jpg
Front view of the side of a fragment of a large twisted rope handle.

2006.20.0611.jpg
Front view of a fragment of a large twisted rope handle, showing the break.

2006.20.0612.jpg
Front view of the side of a fragment of a large twisted rope handle, showing the curve.

2006.20.0613.jpg
Front view of the side of a fragment of a large twisted rope handle, showing the curve.
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Beazley_DB
Height 8.1
Diameters 3.6
Handle_height
Other_dims.
Location 11.1.7
Edited_by Faye Cheesman
Date_edited 04.08.2003
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