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Pottery effigy vessel - partial reddish brown slip with cream geometric design o
Pottery effigy vessel - partial reddish brown slip with cream geometric design o
Object Number 43-11-20/14843
Display Title Pottery effigy vessel - partial reddish brown slip with cream geometric design o
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery effigy vessel - partial reddish brown slip with cream geometric design on sides & back; head & body no slip; limbs & earplugs do have; height 14 1/2 cm.; 5 circular perforations in ring base
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy jar, polychrome, molded human figure atop diamond-shaped body, pu
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua
Additional Geographic Terms Mombacho
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 12 cm (5 11/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-11-20/14843; Mambacho - Nicaragua - March 1941

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