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Object Number
34-119-10/100561.1.209
Display Title
Rectangular vessel with incised design (variant of sun symbol)
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Titus County, Texas. 34-119. / Russell Bros. Farm. / This rectangular vessel is unusual both as to shape and design. The incised design is a variant of the sun symbol, so common among the Caddo Indians. / Length 6 1/2"; width 5 1/2"; height 4 3/4" specimens of this type extremely rare. / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
- Archaeological
- Household
Subject
- Vessel
Department
Photographic
Date
1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Texas
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Titus County
Additional Geographic Terms
Russell Brothers farm
Dimensions
Overall: 12.07 x 15.24 cm (4 3/4 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Prof. James Edwin Pearce
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