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Red mineral (ochre); used as a color pigment in decorating pottery
Red mineral (ochre); used as a color pigment in decorating pottery
Object Number 32-81-10/K204
Display Title Red mineral (ochre); used as a color pigment in decorating pottery
Descriptions
Inventory Description Pigment, red mineral, in glass vial with metal top
Classification
  • Pigment
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Zia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 2 cm (2 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object K204
Provenance
Collector Wick Miller (1932)
Seller Wick Miller (1932)

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