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Ceramic, red earthenware sherd with two partially perforated holes on convex surface
Ceramic, red earthenware sherd with two partially perforated holes on convex surface
Object Number 90-37-10/A142
Display Title Ceramic, red earthenware sherd with two partially perforated holes on convex surface
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of carved bone.
Inventory Description Ceramic, red earthenware sherd with two partially perforated holes on convex surface, possible effigy fragment
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Trench 2, oval embankment; hearth 4
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Earthenware
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm (11/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A-142
Provenance
Collector Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam (1890)
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1890)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1890)

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