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1 pottery jar with two handles
Object Number 46-81-30/5494
Display Title 1 pottery jar with two handles
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery jar with two handles
Inventory Description Ceramic vessel with flat base, body of vessel is in the shape of an upside-down, rounded triangle, flared spout located at top of vessel, no rim, lug handle located on each shoulder of triangle, knotted and tangled string tied to one lug handle
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Camana Province / Ocona
Additional Geographic Terms Ocona
Materials Ceramic String
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 19.3 x 10.6 cm (6 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 4 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5494, 64

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