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Ceramic, sherd, gray base, dark brown and white design
Ceramic, sherd, gray base, dark brown and white design
Object Number 2005.17.2194
Display Title Ceramic, sherd, gray base, dark brown and white design
Descriptions
Inventory Description Gray base, dark brown/white design
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard / Matthews Hall
Intrasite H604 L3
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm (5/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2

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