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Object Number
976-59-20/24921
Display Title
Luna Polychrome Ware cylindrical vessel
Descriptions
Object Description
Luna Polychrome. Cylindrical jar with human facial features depicted with paint and applique. Fine line geometric patterns. Paint moderately eroded.
Inventory Description
Ceramic effigy vessel, polychrome, cylindrical shape, unknown animal effigy, pos
Classification
- Effigy
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Date
1200-1550 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
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Guanacaste
/
<County>
/
La Cruz
Additional Geographic Terms
Nicoya Region
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 17.5 x diameter 16 cm (6 7/8 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
976-59-20/24921; 39 near La Cruz, 58:La Guinea[?], Nicoya Region; P
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Anonymous
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