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Object Number 01-40-20/C2983
Display Title Kabal = Potters Block. Bottom soaped when in use on board.
Descriptions
Object Description Kabal - potter's block
Inventory Description Unclassified, wood, potter's block, circular cross section
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / Ticul
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm (2 5/8 x 4 x 4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/2983 & 1

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