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Object Number 28-1-20/C10083.2
Display Title Terra cotta heads
Descriptions
Object Description Figurine, portion, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic, partial figurines, assorted anthropomorphic heads, one hollow, one with torso and incised neck adornment, some with appliqued or impressed headdresses, slit eyes and mouth, ear plugs, some with red or white pigment
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Teotihuacan III
  • Teotihuacan II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest ): 4.9 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object C10083; 11; 20; 11 / E; 9
Provenance
Collector John McPherson
Seller John McPherson (1928)

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