Syrian Scalopped Rim Sherd with Colored Decoration and Pierced Hole

maximum length
4 15/16 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. (12.5 x 10.8 x 1.3 cm)

This object has the following keywords:

• piercing - Puncturing or perforating, as to create a decorative pattern by removing small pieces of the material, usually metal; original technique done with a chisel but later with a small saw.
• rim sherds - Fragments of a ceramic or glass vessel from just below the rim.
• scalloping - Ornament in the form of a series of small convex curves; often used as an edging.
• sherds - Limited to fragments of pottery or glass.
• Syrian - Refers to the historical cultures of the region of Western Asia immediately east of the Mediterranean. For the nationality of the modern nation of Syria, use "Syrian (modern)." For a general term referring to the ancient fertile crescent, use "Ancient Syrian."

• maximum length Dimensions: 4 15/16 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. (12.5 x 10.795 x 1.27 cm)