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Jar with inscribed spiral design; lower portion of vessel bears four sets of int
Jar with inscribed spiral design; lower portion of vessel bears four sets of int
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.74
Display Title Jar with inscribed spiral design; lower portion of vessel bears four sets of int
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Harrison County, Texas. 34-119. / H. R. Taylor farm, 5 mi. N.W. of Herleton. Pot or jar from burial A-45 at a depth of 46". Short lines or dashes running downward from the incised lines give a pleasing effect. The lower portion of vessel bears four sets of interlocking scrolls. Height 6", diameter 5 3/4". Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Household
Subject
  • Jar
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Harrison County / <City> / H. R. Taylor Farm
Intrasite Burial A-45
Materials Silver gelatin adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 × 15.24 cm (5 × 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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