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Terra cotta effigy. Armadillo form.
Terra cotta effigy. Armadillo form.
Object Number 99-42-20/C2606
Display Title Terra cotta effigy. Armadillo form.
Descriptions
Object Description Effigy, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, moulded, incised and applique armadillo, hollow, legs broken,
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Tabasco / Jonuta
Intrasite Tombs
Additional Geographic Terms Usumacinta River and Rio Palezada; junction of; Usumacinta, right bank
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 5 x 5 cm (4 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C2606

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