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Lid of Modeled Alligator (Potosi Applique) censer.
Lid of Modeled Alligator (Potosi Applique) censer.
Object Number 976-54-20/24908
Display Title Lid of Modeled Alligator (Potosi Applique) censer.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, red ware lid, incised base, constrict neck, zoomorphic, incised effigy
Classification
  • Partial Vessel
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Polychrome Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / Tempisque Farm
Additional Geographic Terms Filadelfia, near; Nicoya Region
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 23.5 x 20.5 cm (9 1/4 x 8 1/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 976-54-20/24908

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