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Image Not Available for Fragment of globular Nicoya Polychrome vessel with modeled jaguar head & 2 feet
Fragment of globular Nicoya Polychrome vessel with modeled jaguar head & 2 feet
Image Not Available for Fragment of globular Nicoya Polychrome vessel with modeled jaguar head & 2 feet
Object Number 976-32-20/24738
Display Title Fragment of globular Nicoya Polychrome vessel with modeled jaguar head & 2 feet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic partial jar, polychrome, flat base. rounded body, modeled and incised
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / Tempisque Farm
Additional Geographic Terms Filadelfia, near; Nicoya Region
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 22.6 x 20.3 x 0.7 cm (8 7/8 x 8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-32-20/24738

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