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Object Number 96-38-20/C1279
Display Title Vessel shaped like animal claw
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, shaped like an animal foot with claws, hollow and hole in base
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Yoro / <County> / <City> / Playa de los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Ulua Valley
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 18.5 cm (4 3/4 x 7 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1279 / C1116

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