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Ceramic rim sherd, incised design and effigy of animal head
Ceramic rim sherd, incised design and effigy of animal head
Object Number 13-79-10/90527.4
Display Title Ceramic rim sherd, incised design and effigy of animal head
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic rim sherd, incised design and effigy of animal head
Inventory Description Ceramic rim sherd, incised design and effigy of animal head
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee / Henry County / <City> / Obion Group
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Paris, 8 miles NNW of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3.1 x 6 x 2.1 cm (1 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 90527

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