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This fragment belonged to the top, perforated end of a clapper. On the outside face there are traces of fine, carefully incised design. At the top is a lotus petal. In the center, a pattern of squares is inside a "net" pattern. Below there are rows of wedges. There are two old breaks at the top end.

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