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Object Number 92-49-20/C276
Display Title Complete ceramic effigy jar, sculptured bird with human face, 3 rattle legs.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Complete ceramic effigy jar, sculptured bird with human face, 3 rattle legs.
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Tomb No. 10.
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 17.4 cm (6 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 92-49-20/C276
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition, M. H. Saville and J. G. Owens, Directors, 1891-1892
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1891-1892)
Collector Marshall H. Saville (1891-1892)
Collector John G. Owens (1891-1892)

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