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37-11-203

From: Iran | Rayy

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 37-11-203
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Rayy
Site Name Rayy
Archaeology Area I 12, Pit 6, #37,d. 10.50; D. top 43.85
Period Islamic II
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bone
Iconography Human Face
Description

Bone. Rectangular, slightly tapering, rounded end. Upper end ornamented with hightly conventionalized human face formed of engraved circles and dots; 2 pierced holes on each side of upper end. "Rat-zan". Draw. bo 15

Credit Line The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937
Other Number RH 4480 - Field No SF

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