Accession No
1953.534 C
Description
Cone-shaped object made from pottery of medium to coarse, grey coloured fabric, possibly used as a gaming piece. The cone is narrow, and has a raised circle on the base. The tip is missing.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Pakistan; Sindh; Mohenjo-daro
Period
Harappan 2500-2000 BC
Source
Gordon, D. H. (Colonel) [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1953.534 C
Cultural Affliation
Material
Pottery; Ceramic
Local Term
Measurements
50mm
Events
Context (Analysis)
Note on catalogue card for 1953.534 A-F: 'Thought to be 'men' used in a board game such as halma'.
Event Date 1953
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1953.534 A-F: 'B-F: Five conical objects in solid clay; one red, one grey and three buff.'
Event Date 1953
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Cone-shaped object made from pottery of medium to coarse, grey coloured fabric, possibly used as a gaming piece. The cone is narrow, and has a raised circle on the base. The tip is missing.
Event Date 28/9/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
FM:304347
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