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Object Number 78-42-20/16981
Display Title Earthen jar, with top
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy lid, moulded animal and designs, traces of red and bl. paint
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua
Additional Geographic Terms Alta Gracia; Omotepe Island, on east side of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 18.5 cm (7 11/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 16981

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