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Object Number 53-5-20/19332
Display Title Carved alabaster sherd
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone sherd, alabaster, carved zoomorphic and biomorphic designs, remnants of red pigment
Classification
  • Fragment
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero
Additional Geographic Terms Taxco, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 6.2 x 1 cm (2 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-5-20/19332; Taxco

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