Ceramic, earthenware effigy figurine, shell-tempered, bird, closed beak, tapered crest on head

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Object Number 84-68-10/36198

Display Title Ceramic, earthenware effigy figurine, shell-tempered, bird, closed beak, tapered crest on head

Descriptions

Object Description Duck's head, pottery.

Inventory Description Ceramic, earthenware effigy figurine, shell-tempered, bird, closed beak, tapered crest on head

Classification

Effigy

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District

Intrasite Turpin's Mound, near; surface

Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley

Materials Earthenware

Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 4.8 x 1.8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 36198

Provenance

Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1876-1884)

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