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Tin can
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Object Number 38-120-10/17798
Display Title Tin can
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, flat, rectangular tin can
Classification
  • Vessels
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pueblo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Intrasite Room 743
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Tin
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 11 x 8.1 cm (7/8 x 4 5/16 x 3 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-120-10/17798 / B2928
Provenance
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1938)
Provenance Peabody Museum Awatovi Expedition (1938)

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