Cow astragal condylo-talus bone from a cow, with a regular hole drilled in the center. Hellenistic period, 332–30 BC. Found in Myrmekion Crimea. Natural material: bone. Height 4.2 cm., A smooth, irregularly shaped object with rounded lobes rests against a neutral background; its surface shows a mix of dark gray and black tones with areas of lighter gray and some brownish patches, and the texture ranges from glossy and slightly cracked to rough and pitted in places, creating visible highlights and subtle shadows across the form.
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Cow astragal condylo-talus bone from a cow, with a regular hole drilled in the center. Hellenistic period, 332–30 BC. Found in Myrmekion Crimea. Natural material: bone. Height 4.2 cm., A smooth, irregularly shaped object with rounded lobes rests against a neutral background; its surface shows a mix of dark gray and black tones with areas of lighter gray and some brownish patches, and the texture ranges from glossy and slightly cracked to rough and pitted in places, creating visible highlights and subtle shadows across the form.

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Cow astragal condylo-talus bone cow regular hole drilled center Hellenistic period 332–30 Bc Myrmekion Crimea Natural material bone Height 4.2 cm smooth irregularly shaped object rounded lobes rests neutral background surface mix dark gray black tones areas lighter gray brownish patches texture ranges glossy slightly cracked rough pitted places creating visible highlights subtle shadows across form.

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