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Image Not Available for 2 fire tempered prehistoric pot sherds. 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.85 cm., 2 gm.; 1.5 x 0.8 x
2 fire tempered prehistoric pot sherds. 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.85 cm., 2 gm.; 1.5 x 0.8 x
Image Not Available for 2 fire tempered prehistoric pot sherds. 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.85 cm., 2 gm.; 1.5 x 0.8 x
Object Number 977-17-10/57388
Display Title 2 fire tempered prehistoric pot sherds. 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.85 cm., 2 gm.; 1.5 x 0.8 x
Descriptions
Object Description 2 fire tempered prehistoric pot sherds. 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.85 cm., 2 gm.; 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm., 2 gm.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Woodland Period
  • Late Archaic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 5
Intrasite Test unit 4; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 1.8 x 0.85 cm (13/16 x 11/16 x 5/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 2 g (0.002 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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