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Image Not Available for Terra cotta face
Terra cotta face
Image Not Available for Terra cotta face
Object Number 95-42-20/C698
Display Title Terra cotta face
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy sherd, human head, molded features, mended.
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Surface.
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 10.8 x 4.8 cm (4 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C698

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