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Object Number 32-81-10/K205
Display Title Black mineral (iron); used as a color pigment in decorating pottery
Descriptions
Inventory Description Pigment, black, 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: 5.9 x 1.7 cm (2 5/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object K205
Provenance
Collector Wick Miller (1932 - 1932)

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