Sherd - piece of pot used to melt pitch – Objects

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Object Number 31-4-10/A7287

Display Title Sherd - piece of pot used to melt pitch

Descriptions

Object Description Sherd - piece of pot used to melt pitch

Inventory Description Ceramic body sherd, earthenware, burnt

Classification

Sherd

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Texas

Additional Geographic Terms Karankawan Territory; Copano; Aransas Bay section

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2.5 x 0.8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 x 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object A7287

Provenance

Provenance George C. Martin (?)

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Image Not Available for Red pottery fragments; shows pitch used for water proofing	31-4-10/A7281	Red pottery fragments; shows pitch used for water proofing	Sherd	Texas
Image Not Available for Sherds waterproofed with pitch; line decoration	31-4-10/A7288	Sherds waterproofed with pitch; line decoration	Sherd	Texas
Image Not Available for Pottery sherds with pitch waterproofing on both sides	31-4-10/A7284	Pottery sherds with pitch waterproofing on both sides	Sherd	Texas
Image Not Available for Sherds showing pitch or asphalt waterproofing	31-4-10/A7313	Sherds showing pitch or asphalt waterproofing	Sherd	Texas
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Image Not Available for Mask; bark cloth head covering with painted pitch	2008.9.1	Mask; bark cloth head covering with painted pitch	Mask	Colombia

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