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Object Number
28-1-20/C10427
Display Title
Stone turtle, fake?
Descriptions
Object Description
Sculpture of turtle, stone
Inventory Description
Ground stone turtle effigy, polished, green engraved, rope design engraved on bo
Classification
- Effigy
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Totonac?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Veracruz
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 22 x 13.5 cm (5 1/2 x 8 11/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
28-1-20/C10427
Provenance
Collector
John McPherson
Seller
John McPherson
(1928)
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