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Fragments of a red and black painted pottery vessel entirely covered with mold
Fragments of a red and black painted pottery vessel entirely covered with mold
Object Number 35-106-20/12267
Display Title Fragments of a red and black painted pottery vessel entirely covered with mold
Descriptions
Object Description Vessel, portion, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic rim and body sherds, oddly contoured, two have wide feet, molded interior with feathered and figural design, polychrome pigments include blue and black and red and white, two have rim edge with wide black band, feet are incised and have red pigment, losses to feet and interior, mended
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aztec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Cuauhtémoc / <City> / Apartado 88
Materials Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 9.7 x 6.3 x 1.1 cm (3 13/16 x 2 1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 35-106-20/12267; 3A / DEL APARTADO No 88.

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