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Image Not Available for Upper fragment of jar
Upper fragment of jar
Image Not Available for Upper fragment of jar
Object Number 46-77-30/5225
Display Title Upper fragment of jar
Descriptions
Object Description Upper fragment of jar composed of rim with two woven handles and polychrome designs.
Inventory Description Ceramic jar sherd, upper fragment of vessel, rounded body, constricted neck, flared rim, twisted handles on opposite sides of vessel, two appliqued decorative elements on neck exterior, polychrome linear and geometric designs on vessel exterior
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho; Vilcoshuaura
Materials Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 × 12.2 × 11.8 cm (3 1/8 × 4 13/16 × 4 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5225; 1143

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