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Large pottery head
Object Number 40-17-20/7574
Display Title Large pottery head
Descriptions
Object Description Figurine, portion, pottery; Large pottery head
Inventory Description Ceramic, partial effigy vessel. large human head vroken from vessel, molded, hol
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Chiquimula / <County> / <City> / Esquipulas
Intrasite Under 4' black soil and about 4' sand
Additional Geographic Terms Tiquisate, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 25.9 x 13.4 cm (8 1/4 x 10 3/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-17-20/7574

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