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Ceramic jar
Object Number 42-28-30/4562
Display Title Ceramic jar
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery flaring rim vase (B) representing human head with decoration with a serpent & geometric designs; 20 x 13 cm
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, high walls, flared rim, human face with molded nose, polychrome geo
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nasca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South Coast
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 19.2 x 13.4 x 12.9 cm (7 9/16 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4562/ 117/

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