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Object Number 30-63-30/F786
Display Title Incomplete vase; painted in polychrome with "anthropomorphic mythical being"
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic rim sherd, polychrome exterior, mended
Classification
  • Sherd
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: 12.8 x 8.9 x 0.4 cm (5 1/16 x 3 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F786

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