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Object Number 79-72-20/19900
Display Title Earthen jar, human face
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy jar, human face, features modeled and impressed, sloping neck
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Zapotec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua / <State> / Zapotec Island
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 9.8 cm (2 3/4 x 3 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 19900

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