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Colima dog-headed turtle with spout emerging from its back. Polished dark red b
Colima dog-headed turtle with spout emerging from its back. Polished dark red b
Object Number 979-14-20/25542
Display Title Colima dog-headed turtle with spout emerging from its back. Polished dark red b
Descriptions
Object Description Vessel, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy jar, four legs, dog head, turtle body, moulded, chipped, spout on
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Date 0-400
Culture
  • Preclassic (Mesoamerica)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Colima
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 48 x 26 cm (6 11/16 x 18 7/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 979-14-20/25542/ 3238G, Colima, $600
Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Frances L. Hofer, 1979
Provenance
Collector Frances L. Hofer (1979)
Intermediary Philip Hofer (1979)
Donor Donated by Frances L. Hofer (1979)

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