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Pottery jar, handle on side, red clay, human face
Pottery jar, handle on side, red clay, human face
Object Number 86-28-30/39955
Display Title Pottery jar, handle on side, red clay, human face
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy bottle, molded human face/arms, 1 arm shading eyes to form hand
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Piura Region / Piura Province / Piura
Additional Geographic Terms Piura Province; Lambayeque, Peru, 120 m. NNW of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 14.5 cm (6 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39.955

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