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Ceramic, earthenware complete vessel, carved body, modeled bird effigy handles; vessel contains red pigmented powder
Ceramic, earthenware complete vessel, carved body, modeled bird effigy handles; vessel contains red pigmented powder
Object Number 74-3-30/7911
Display Title Ceramic, earthenware complete vessel, carved body, modeled bird effigy handles; vessel contains red pigmented powder
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, earthenware complete vessel, carved body, modeled bird effigy handles; vessel contains red pigmented powder
Classification
  • Complete Vessel
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / <State> / <County> / <City> / Pacoval
South America / Brazil / Para / Marajo Island / Marajo
Additional Geographic Terms Pacoval Island (mound)
Materials Earthenware
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 × 11.8 × 6.6 cm (2 1/2 × 4 5/8 × 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 7911
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1874)
Collector Dr. Charles Frederick Hartt

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