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Rim sherd with handle from large pottery vessel
Rim sherd with handle from large pottery vessel
Object Number 39-59-20/7843
Display Title Rim sherd with handle from large pottery vessel
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic earthenware rim sherd with strap handle and modeled decoration
Classification
  • Rim
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / <City> / Travesia
Intrasite Cache mound
Materials Earthenware
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 × 10.4 × 0.8 cm (4 × 4 1/8 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-59-20/7843; 39-119

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