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Image Not Available for 1 china, porcelain fragment with transfer printing. possibly fragment of a bowl
1 china, porcelain fragment with transfer printing. possibly fragment of a bowl
Image Not Available for 1 china, porcelain fragment with transfer printing. possibly fragment of a bowl
Object Number 977-19-10/57784
Display Title 1 china, porcelain fragment with transfer printing. possibly fragment of a bowl
Descriptions
Object Description 1 china, porcelain fragment with transfer printing. possibly fragment of a bowl or plate. period not specifically known. 5.1 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm., 10.9 gm.
Department Archaeological
Date 1880-1930?
Culture
  • Historic Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Norfolk County / Medfield / Medfield sewer
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm (2 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 10.9 g (0.011 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (?)

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