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Object Number
48-19-20/19939.1
Display Title
Boruca miniature tripod pottery vessels
Descriptions
Object Description
Redware tripod vessel with applique decoration to one side. Constricted rim bowl with short and solid tripod supports. A simple anthropomorphic face with eyes and mouth open is positioned along the outside of the rim.
Inventory Description
Ceramic, complete miniature tripod jars, zoomorphic, 1 w/ handles, 1 pierced rim
Classification
- Jar
Department
Archaeological
Date
CE 800-1500
Culture
- Boruca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 6.4 × 5.5 × 6.2 cm (2 1/2 × 2 3/16 × 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
48-19-20/19939
Provenance
Collector
Doris Zemurray Stone
(1948)
Donor
Donated by
Doris Zemurray Stone
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