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From the context of the excavation, it is known that these cones were used in faience vessel production. They helped to keep stacked pots separate in the kiln during firing.
Present location |
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND [30/002] DUBLIN |
Inventory number |
1908:500-507 |
Dating |
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD |
Archaeological Site |
MIT RAHINA/MEMPHIS |
Category |
WEDGE ? |
Material |
POTTERY |
Technique |
FORMED BY HAND |
Diameter |
1.8 cm |