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Clay chunk, red, broken
Image Not Available for Clay chunk, red, broken
Object Number 2003.1.3021
Display Title Clay chunk, red, broken
Descriptions
Object Description Clay chunk, red, broken
Inventory Description Clay chunk, red, broken
Classification
  • Clay
Department Ethnographic
Materials Clay
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 2.1 x 2 cm (1 9/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.1.3021

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