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Potsherds, ranging in size from one-half square inch to 2 square inches, buff co
Potsherds, ranging in size from one-half square inch to 2 square inches, buff co
Object Number 973-36-10/52060.1
Display Title Potsherds, ranging in size from one-half square inch to 2 square inches, buff co
Descriptions
Object Description Potsherds, ranging in size from 1/2" sq to 2" sq; buff color; grey paste
Inventory Description Earthenware sherds, including sponge-painted sherds, annular ware, blue feathered-edge pearlware, and transfer-print
Classification
  • Sherd
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee
Additional Geographic Terms Kentucky lake; railroad bridge, 2nd and 3rd islands north of
Materials Earthenware
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of One): 2.6 x 2.6 x 0.4 cm (1 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 18
Label on object 10/52060; 10/52060a.
Provenance
Provenance Ruth Latham (1971-1972)

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Tennessee
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Clay piece from an anient ruin of Southern Mexico. 30 inches square and 5 inches thick, with portions of the original blue, red and yellow colors still adhering. They are in alto-relievo and represent the ancient Mexican idea of an eclipse, viz: an eagle devouring the sun. The five circles represent the date.
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Mexico
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Mexico
Image Not Available for Undecorated body sherds; buff color; grey paste. range in size from 0.5" to 3"
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Tennessee
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