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Pottery sherds.
Object Number 985-9-50/12083
Display Title Pottery sherds.
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery sherds. Nine body sherds and one rim sherd. Rim sherd light brown and decordated. Largest body sherd and three smaller sherds distinctively decorated. Largest dimensions: len. 12.4 cm, width 6.9 cm, smalles dimensions: len. 2.8 cm, wid. 2.8 cm
Inventory Description Ceramic rim and body sherds, black impressed and incised decoration
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Historic Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda
Additional Geographic Terms Ruhengeri; Volcano National Park, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 6.8 x 0.8 cm (4 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 985-9-50/12083
Provenance
Collector Dr. Stephen Williams (June 1984)
Donor Dr. Stephen Williams (June 1984)

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