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Object Number 22-34-20/G3094
Display Title Clay spindle whorls
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic spindle whorls, disk shape with one domed side and central perforation, opposite sides mostly flat, one with black painted designs on flat side, otherwise plain, some losses
Classification
  • Spindle whorl
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Mexico / Teotihuacan / <City> / Teotihuacan
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest ): 3 x 2.9 x 0.9 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object G3094
Provenance
Provenance Lyman Gerry (? (1880-1905))
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (? (1880-1905))

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