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Small bottle with unusual incised design (combines variations of the sun symbol)
Small bottle with unusual incised design (combines variations of the sun symbol)
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.75
Display Title Small bottle with unusual incised design (combines variations of the sun symbol)
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Harrison County, Texas. 34-119. / Small bottle from burial A-58; depth, 36", H. R. Taylor farm, 5 mi. N.W. of Harleton County, Texas. / The incised design is unusual, but apparently combines variations of the sun symbol. Note the incised spiral lines on the neck of the bottle. Something rare in East Texas decoration. Length: 4 1/8"; width 2-7/8"; width of top 1 1/4". Photo actual size." Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas.
Keywords
  • Household
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Bottle
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 × 17.78 cm (5 × 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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