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Ceramic effigy vessel with single opening on one eye
Ceramic effigy vessel with single opening on one eye
Object Number 975-57-20/24529
Display Title Ceramic effigy vessel with single opening on one eye
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic effigy head vessel. Single opening on right eye. Left eye is depicted partially open, lips are swelled. Probably represents a trophy head.
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy vessel, red ware, shape of human head, bald, single opening on ri
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 15 cm (6 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-57-20/24529
Provenance
Donor Donated by Anonymous

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