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Fragments of pottery decorated with figure of triskele
Fragments of pottery decorated with figure of triskele
Object Number 92-49-20/C991
Display Title Fragments of pottery decorated with figure of triskele
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic rim sherds, polychrome interior and exterior, all sherds have similar exterior design element consisting of three or four interlocking spirals, gray paste
Classification
  • Rim
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite General Diggings, Mound 36.
Materials Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of sherd with black exterior design elements): 7.1 × 7.8 × 0.7 cm (2 13/16 × 3 1/16 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object C991

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