Snake head containing a rattle

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Object Number 28-1-20/C10181

Display Title Snake head containing a rattle

Descriptions

Object Description Rattle (effigy), pottery

Inventory Description Ceramic partial vessel, rattle head, hollow, molded and incised snake head w/ pe

Classification

Partial Vessel

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Mexico

Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 7.5 x 3.6 cm (3 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object C10181

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