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Image Not Available for Neck of olive jar, encrusted with sea growths; called "botijuelas" and used for
Neck of olive jar, encrusted with sea growths; called "botijuelas" and used for
Image Not Available for Neck of olive jar, encrusted with sea growths; called "botijuelas" and used for
Object Number 969-36-10/49953
Display Title Neck of olive jar, encrusted with sea growths; called "botijuelas" and used for
Descriptions
Object Description Neck of olive jar, encrusted with sea growths, called botijuelas and used for transport of liquids or olives to the colonies. 5.5" diam. at orifice, piece overall has dimensions of 9.25" X 7" and 3" deep.
Inventory Description Ceramic jar rim, straight neck, encrusted with marine remains
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Date 1580-1780?
Culture
  • Spanish
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Monroe County
Additional Geographic Terms Florida Keys, Off
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 26 cm (3 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 969-36-10/49953
Provenance
Provenance A. R. Rossetti (1969)

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