CB-018

CB-018

The unique identifying number for this artefact. Item Code:	CB-018
The quality of the data. Data Quality:
The general type of artefact. Type:	Stamp Seal
The site/location the artefact was found at. Site:	Chagar Bazar
The basic colour of the artefact. Basic Colour:	Black
The specific colour of the artefact. Specific Colour:	Black
The general type of material the artefact is made of i.e. Stone or Bone. Base Material:	Stone
The specific material the artefact is made of i.e. Marble or Limestone. Specific Material:	Chlorite
See Artefact Condition for a full definition of condition types Condition:	Good
Phasing
The traditional archaeological phase the artefact is from. Period:	Halaf
The site or regional specific archaeological phase the artefact is from. Sub-Period:	Level 1-2 CB
The Aktanak phase the object is from Phase:	KhaburHalaf
Comment on the phasing of the object Phasing Comment:	(B.D Level I - II) These levels would imply a late second millennium date if there was any possibility of that being true. Assigned to ArpHalaf stylistically, possible matter out of place or reuse.
Measurements
Arbitary type with a similar size Scale:
Length being the longest edge Length:	20.37 mm 0.802 inches
Width being the shorter edge Width:	16.84 mm 0.0168 m 1.684 cm 1.684e-5 km 1.046389e-5 miles 0.0552 foot
Height of the artefact, including suspension loop Full Height:	8.31 mm 0.00831 m 0.831 cm 8.31e-6 km 5.163593e-6 miles 0.0273 foot
Height of the artefact body excluding the handle/eyelet Body Height:	3.60 mm 0.0036 m 0.36 cm 3.6e-6 km 2.236936e-6 miles 0.0118 foot
Weight Weight	3.0 g 0.003 kg 4.72419e-4 stones 0.00661 lb 0.106 onces
Comment on the completeness of the measurements Measurement Comment:	Complete

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Artefact description

rectangular with handle, vertical groove on each edge of the top; perforated

Body and Design information

The type of object Body Type:	Stamp	The design group of the object Design Type:	Cross-hatching
The profile of the object defines the reverse and method of suspension Body Reverse:	Flat	The design sub group of the object Design Sub-Type:	Square and Diagonal
Defines the shape of the face of the object Body Face:	Notched Rectangular	The specific elements that form the seal design Design Elements:
The specific elements that form the seal body Body Elements:		If a sealing, the type (door, label, etc.) of sealing Sealing Type:	Not a Sealing
Nature of the Piercing Piercing Type:	Central Eyelet
Type Comments:

Specific Location

Context:	Loose in soil
Coordinates:
Depth:
Site Area:
Site Lot:
Site Lot Group:	Unassigned

Additional Information

Artefact Location:	The British Museum
Artefact Excavator:	Max Edgar Lucien Mallowan
Artefact Excavator Type:	Stamp Seal
Artefact Excavator Number:	A. 923
Artefact Depot Number:	1936,1216.143
Artefact References:	Mallowan (1937) (Fig 14.21)

Attached Media

ArtefactFace:	The Face of CB-018
ArtefactSide:	The Side(s) of CB-018 , The Side(s) of CB-018
ArtefactReverse:	The Reverse of CB-018
ArtefactImpression:	The Impression of CB-018
ArtefactOther:	Other perspectives of CB-018
ArtefactDrawing:	Drawing of CB-018
ArtefactAdditionalMedia:

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