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Olla jar with incised triangles and scroll designs, with two band lines at base
Olla jar with incised triangles and scroll designs, with two band lines at base
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.223
Display Title Olla jar with incised triangles and scroll designs, with two band lines at base
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Upshur County, Texas. 34-119. / Jar olla, that accompanied burial #2, at a depth of 36" J. M. Riley farm, 7 mi. east of Lafayette, Upshur County, Texas. / The vessel is decorated with incised triangles and scroll designs with two band-lines at the base of the neck. / Height, 4 1/2"; diameter (extreme) 4 3/4"; diameter (mouth) 3 1/4". / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Household
Subject
  • Olla
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Upshur County / <City> / JM Riley farm
Intrasite Burial 2
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.07 x 17.78 cm (4 3/4 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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