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Ceramic handles with anthropomorphic faces
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Object Number 15-67-20/C7329
Display Title Ceramic handles with anthropomorphic faces
Descriptions
Object Description Vessel, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic handles, cylindrical shape, hollow, opening at both ends, molded and appliqued anthropomorphic face on top of each handle, head and ear adornments, handles have partial vessel body attached, losses, worn
Classification
  • Handle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Toltec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Azcapotzalco / <City> / Azcapotzalco
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 10.3 × 9.5 × 5.1 cm (4 1/16 × 3 3/4 × 2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object C7329; (Atz. 991) ; 3; (Sm Huy Atr / 2026)?; (Sm Huy Atr / 1230)?

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