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Bowl with red slip with carved design, representing the sun symbol
Bowl with red slip with carved design, representing the sun symbol
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.198
Display Title Bowl with red slip with carved design, representing the sun symbol
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Titus County, Texas. 34-119. / Russell Bros. Farm. 4 mi. S.W. of Cason / This bowl bears a red slip through which the design, representing a variant of the sun symbol was carved. / Height, 4 3/4"; diameter 6" / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Household
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Bowl
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Titus County
Additional Geographic Terms Russell Brothers farm
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.07 x 15.88 cm (4 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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