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Terra cotta effigy of woman and child
Terra cotta effigy of woman and child
Object Number 98-14-20/51877
Display Title Terra cotta effigy of woman and child
Descriptions
Object Description Figurine, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, seated, adult holding child, incised, perforated, red and buff
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco / <County> / <City> / Ixblan
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 9.3 x 8.9 cm (4 15/16 x 3 11/16 x 3 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51877
Provenance
Collector William B. Richardson (1884-1888)
Donor Donated by Dr. Charles Pickering Bowditch (1898)

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