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Painted pottery vase in shape of owl
Painted pottery vase in shape of owl
Object Number 2004.24.17073
Display Title Painted pottery vase in shape of owl
Descriptions
Object Description Painted pottery vase -- owl shape. Tennessee: Stuart Co. Cat. no. 18351
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Effigy
  • Household
Subject
  • owl
  • Artifact
  • Zoomorphic
  • Painted
  • Vase
Department Photographic
Date 05/26/1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee / Stewart County
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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