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Object Number 2004.24.15294
Display Title Earthen jar in animal shape
Descriptions
Object Description Cat. no. 13998, Earthen jar, Animal shape, stone grave on Cumberland River, TN. 8 1/2" Tall x 8 3/2" Long
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Household
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Earthenware
  • Artifact
  • Zoomorphic
  • Animal
  • Jar
  • Pottery
Department Photographic
Date 1941
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee
Additional Geographic Terms Cumberland River: Stone river
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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