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37-11-205

From: Iran | Rayy

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 37-11-205
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Rayy
Site Name Rayy
Archaeology Area D 12, Pit 11, #9, d. 4.45; D. top 43.85
Date Made Islamic I or II
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bone
Description

Bone. Rectangular, tapering, with rounded end. Upper end decorated with highly conventionalized human face formed of engraved circles and dots. Two pierced holes on each side of upper end. Bad condition.

Credit Line The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937
Other Number RH 6323 - Field No SF

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