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Object Number
87-61-30/54561
Display Title
Gourd, pyroengraved
Descriptions
Object Description
Bottle gourd, pyro-engraved with serrated diamond band, punctate band, and Horizontal lines, dark brown and black. Opening closed with cotton fiber. Contained seeds?
Inventory Description
Organic, gourd, bottle, pyroengraved designs
Classification
- Organic
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Central Coast
- Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
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Lima Province
/
Ancon
Intrasite
Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms
Chillon Valley
Materials
Gourd
Dimensions
Overall: 10.7 x 5.5 cm (4 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
54561
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