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Object Number 30-63-30/F793
Display Title Vase and sherds; painted in polychrome with marine? creatures, steps, red bands
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, polychrome exterior, mended and reconstructed, 2 sherds included
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Date A.D. 300-600
Culture
  • Nasca
  • Middle Transitional Phase 5
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Nasca
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.3 x 10.2 cm (5 5/8 x 4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object F793

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