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Vessel from JB Sparkman collection from burial, modified interlocking scroll
Vessel from JB Sparkman collection from burial, modified interlocking scroll
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.139
Display Title Vessel from JB Sparkman collection from burial, modified interlocking scroll
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Vessel from a burial in the county road adjoining Black Oak cemetery (modern). Modified interlocking scroll consisting of three incised lines to each arm of scroll. The shape of this bottle is somewhat unusual. Height 4 1/2", diameter (mouth) 1 3/4". / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropogy, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Household
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Vessel
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Hopkins County
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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