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Candeleros
Object Number 46-48-20/15417
Display Title Candeleros
Descriptions
Object Description 25 sherds Candeleros. candeleros
Inventory Description Ceramic jars, miniature, 1 animal effigy, 1 with three perforations in top
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Trench I, Cut 7, Meter 6
Additional Geographic Terms Mesoamerica, Southeastern
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4.4 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-48-20/15417

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