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Image Not Available for 4 incised pottery conical discs (approx. 3 1/2" in diameter)
4 incised pottery conical discs (approx. 3 1/2" in diameter)
Image Not Available for 4 incised pottery conical discs (approx. 3 1/2" in diameter)
Object Number 59-37-20/20199
Display Title 4 incised pottery conical discs (approx. 3 1/2" in diameter)
Descriptions
Object Description Disk, pottery; 4 incised pottery conical discs (approx. 3 1/2" in diameter)
Inventory Description Ceramic discs, convex, flat base, square perforation at center, molded/incised
Classification
  • Disc
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 8.1 x 1.7 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 59-37-20/20199

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