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Terra cotta spindle whorl
Image Not Available for Terra cotta spindle whorl
Object Number 99-42-20/C2609
Display Title Terra cotta spindle whorl
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle whorl, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic spindle whorl, incised designs, perforated, orange slip
Classification
  • Spindle whorl
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Tabasco / Jonuta
Intrasite Tombs
Additional Geographic Terms Usumacinta River and Rio Palezada; junction of; Usumacinta, right bank
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 0.9 cm (3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C2609

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