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Pottery jar with human face
Pottery jar with human face
Object Number 81-28-20/24680
Display Title Pottery jar with human face
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, red, applied human head, sherd missing from rim
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 15 cm (5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 24680

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