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Object Number 2013.24.149
Display Title Ceramic drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic drum, hourglass shape, but completely hollow, two circumferential applique bands around cinched middle, reddish slip, mended, two areas of loss at one of the rims
Classification
  • Complete Vessel
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pre-Columbian Central American styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Dimensions Overall: 22.6 × 17.2 × 16.8 cm (8 7/8 × 6 3/4 × 6 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2013.24.149
Credit Line Gift of Mary Dodge Cobb in memory of Carroll William Dodge
Provenance
Collector Carroll William Dodge
Donor Donated by Mary Dodge Cobb (11/20/2103)

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