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Image Not Available for Sherds waterproofed with pitch; line decoration
Sherds waterproofed with pitch; line decoration
Image Not Available for Sherds waterproofed with pitch; line decoration
Object Number 31-4-10/A7288
Display Title Sherds waterproofed with pitch; line decoration
Descriptions
Object Description Sherds waterproofed with pitch; line decoration
Inventory Description Ceramic body sherds, black decoration, 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 2.4 x 0.5 cm (1 3/4 x 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 20
Label on object A7288
Provenance
Provenance George C. Martin (?)

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