Stone pendant with pierced hole recovered from dig site. Pendant made of quartz (more rock than fired clay) discovered that morning on a dig Artifact has a flat bottom and a hole impacted completely through it, visible as air bubbles when pressed Described as a textbook-typical example of its type

Just recovered a beautiful quartz pendant on this morning's dig! It's mostly natural rock rather than fired clay, with a flat bottom and a hole pierced clean through. A textbook-typical example that clearly served as decoration. 🪨⛏️

Key Facts

  • Pendant made of quartz (more rock than fired clay) discovered that morning on a dig
  • Artifact has a flat bottom and a hole impacted completely through it, visible as air bubbles when pressed
  • Described as a textbook-typical example of its type
  • Stone also shows evidence of being a decorative piece needing cleaning