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Ceramic, earthenware effigy fragment, possible animal head, shell-tempered; earthenware rim and handle sherd, incised, shell-tempered
Ceramic, earthenware effigy fragment, possible animal head, shell-tempered; earthenware rim and handle sherd, incised, shell-tempered
Object Number 07-6-10/78451
Display Title Ceramic, earthenware effigy fragment, possible animal head, shell-tempered; earthenware rim and handle sherd, incised, shell-tempered
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery effigy (head of bear?).
Inventory Description Ceramic, earthenware effigy fragment, possible animal head, shell-tempered; earthenware rim and handle sherd, incised, shell-tempered
Classification
  • Handle
  • Effigy
  • Rim
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench B; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township
Materials Earthenware
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 8.3 × 3.8 × 2.8 cm (3 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 78451

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