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Object Number 35-106-20/9025
Display Title Handle with large applique head from three-handled pottery suspension bowl
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic handle, cylindrical shape, large, hollow, opening at end, molded and appliqued anthropomorphic face on top of handle, head and ear adornments, red pigment on forehead and face, handle has partial vessel body attached, losses, worn
Classification
  • Handle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Toltec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Azcapotzalco / <City> / Azcapotzalco
Intrasite Excavation 1
Dimensions Overall: 16.9 × 10.1 × 7.6 cm (6 5/8 × 4 × 3 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-106-20/9025; Atz 1 / = T31

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