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Large burial jar Found on Banks of the Lempa River, Not Far From the Sea
Large burial jar Found on Banks of the Lempa River, Not Far From the Sea
Object Number 2004.24.12166
Display Title Large burial jar Found on Banks of the Lempa River, Not Far From the Sea
Descriptions
Object Description Large burial jar found on banks of Lempa River not far from the sea. Salvador. 3 1/4" x 4 1/4". Acc. No. 34-99. Taken by Dr. S.K. Lothrop
Subject
  • Jar
  • Ceramic
  • Burial
  • Pottery
Department Photographic
Artist Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / El Salvador
Additional Geographic Terms Lempa River Valley
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 10.8 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)

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