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Object Number
10-63-20/C5175
Display Title
Fragment of terracotta snake
Descriptions
Object Description
Figurine (snake?), pottery
Inventory Description
Ceramic, partial figurine, zoomorph of snake?, hollow, open mouth, rounded punctate snout, incised and punctate eyes, appliqued features above eyes, perforated through midsection at sides, two front supports, body cylinder widens towards tail-end, loss at back, weathered, coarse texture
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Belize
Additional Geographic Terms
Belize, near; British Honduras, near
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 6.8 x 7.5 x 16.4 cm (2 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C/5175
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