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Vessel,effigy,dog(?)
Object Number 986-26-20/26159
Display Title Vessel,effigy,dog(?)
Descriptions
Object Description Vessel, effigy dog (?) hollow clay animal. flat-bill shaped nose. open mouth with extended tongue. oval eyes and pointed ears. tailess, rounded body on four pointed legs. wide opening on its back for the spout. differentially fired in brown and black.
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy jar, dog, black polished, brown underbelly
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Colima
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 10.7 x 9.3 cm (4 3/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-26-20/26159
Provenance
Collector Dr. John McAndrew
Donor Betty B. McAndrew (1986)

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