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Sherds, one with salt glaze, one rim, with blue markings.
Sherds, one with salt glaze, one rim, with blue markings.
Object Number 973-29-10/52203
Display Title Sherds, one with salt glaze, one rim, with blue markings.
Descriptions
Object Description Sherds, one with salt glaze, one rim, with blue markings.
Inventory Description 1 salt-glazed stoneware body sherd, 1 feather edge pearlware rim sherd
Classification
  • Rim
  • Body
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Essex County / Ipswich / Steward field
Materials Stoneware , Earthenware
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 4.2 × 3.2 × 0.8 cm (1 5/8 × 1 1/4 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 973-29-10/52203
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1973)

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