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Multi-color "earthenware" sherds, including spatterware, transfer and handpainte
Multi-color "earthenware" sherds, including spatterware, transfer and handpainte
Object Number 974-42-50/11768A
Display Title Multi-color "earthenware" sherds, including spatterware, transfer and handpainte
Descriptions
Object Description Multi-color "earthenware" sherds, including spatterware, transfer and handpainted types. Mainly bowl sherds. European, made specifically for East African market
Inventory Description Ceramic rim body and base sherds, china, blue on white, polychrome
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Date 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Additional Geographic Terms Shela; Lamu, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 7.5 x 1.3 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 21
Label on object 974-42-50/11768a.;Sheila (Lamu), Kenya

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