Fingerprints, sex, state, and the organization of the Tell Leilan ceramic industry

@article{Sanders2015FingerprintsSS,
  title={Fingerprints, sex, state, and the organization of the Tell Leilan ceramic industry},
  author={Akiva Sanders},
  journal={Journal of Archaeological Science},
  year={2015},
  volume={57},
  pages={223-238}
}
  • Akiva Sanders
  • Published 1 May 2015
  • History
  • Journal of Archaeological Science
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