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Partial vessel and fragments of Pucara polychrome pottery quadrilateral jar
Partial vessel and fragments of Pucara polychrome pottery quadrilateral jar
Object Number 39-101-30/2362
Display Title Partial vessel and fragments of Pucara polychrome pottery quadrilateral jar
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, partial jar and jar fragments, flat base, square body, constricted neck, flared rim, two strap handles connecting from rim to body, red pigment overall on exterior and rim interior, incised and painted polychrome geometric design on vessel body, incised and painted polychrome zoomorphic design on neck exterior, mended
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pucará
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Puno Region
Intrasite Excavation 3; West Extension
Additional Geographic Terms Pucara
Materials Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of partial vessel): 13.2 × 14 × 0.9 cm (5 3/16 × 5 1/2 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 39-101-30/2362; 2362; 39-101-30/2349; 39-101-30/2276; 2377; 3/229; 3/239; 3/230

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