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Gourds
Object Number 75-20-30/8706.4
Display Title Gourds
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, gourd jar, broken neck, cracked body
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 3.7 x 4 cm (2 15/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 75-20-30/8706.4

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