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Object Number
89-15-10/A919.6
Display Title
Ceramic, earthenware, base sherd with incised decoration, mended
Descriptions
Object Description
Potsherds.
A partially reconstructed rim of a ceramic vessel. The structure of the ceramic body appears to fired at a relatively high temperature. It is hard, has may small inclusion and contains many air pocket hole visible on the surface and along the break edges.
Identifying numbers:
A catalogue number in white and has been applied to two of the joined sherds. A Peabody Museum number is also applied in white over the inner surface of one sherd.
Inventory Description
Ceramic, earthenware, base sherd with incised decoration, mended
Classification
- Base
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Ohio
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Adams County
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<City>
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Serpent Mound Park
Intrasite
village site; site 2; habitation
Materials
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 × 8 × 2.3 cm (3 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
89-15-10/A919.6
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