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Image Not Available for 1 pot sherd with corded decoration. 2.6 x 2.0 x 0.6 cm., 3.1 gm.
1 pot sherd with corded decoration. 2.6 x 2.0 x 0.6 cm., 3.1 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 pot sherd with corded decoration. 2.6 x 2.0 x 0.6 cm., 3.1 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57430
Display Title 1 pot sherd with corded decoration. 2.6 x 2.0 x 0.6 cm., 3.1 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 pot sherd with corded decoration. 2.6 x 2.0 x 0.6 cm., 3.1 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 1d level 1
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 2 x 0.6 cm (1 x 13/16 x 1/4 in.) Overall, Weight: 3.1 g (0.003 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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