Cemetery:
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Kafkalla
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Tomb and Item:
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Tomb 787, P1
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Ware:
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Black Polished
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Shape:
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spindle whorl
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Notes:
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Complete biconical whorl. Surface very worn. Traces of black slip. Incised decoration, also worn. Sets of angled lines on upper and lower body. Possible white infill. Possible wear around perforation on one terminal. Height 29mm. Maximum diameter 44mm. Diameter of perforation 10mm. Weight 44g. Drawn.
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Description:
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Extent preserved: complete -- Exterior slip: worn -- Exterior lustre: ? -- Mottling - exterior: none -- Colour - exterior: ? -- Colour - fabric: 7.5YR6/6 -- Texture: fine -- Inclusions - number: few -- Inclusions - size: small -- Inclusions - colour: black, white -- Hardness: medium-soft -- Core presence: ? --
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