Earthen jar, grotesque human face

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Object Number 78-42-20/17100

Display Title Earthen jar, grotesque human face

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ceramic effigy jar, black, molded face and hair, incised, constricted neck, flar

Classification

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Nicaragua / Rivas / <County> / Tola / Tola Mound

Intrasite Vault in part of stela 1

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 11 x 10.5 cm (4 5/16 x 4 1/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 17100

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