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Undecorated porcelain base sherds; two sherds crossmend; one with possible blue makers mark on base
Undecorated porcelain base sherds; two sherds crossmend; one with possible blue makers mark on base
Object Number 987-22-10/105261
Display Title Undecorated porcelain base sherds; two sherds crossmend; one with possible blue makers mark on base
Descriptions
Inventory Description Undecorated porcelain base sherds; two sherds crossmend; one with possible blue makers mark on base
Classification
  • Base
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H7-2
Materials Porcelain
Dimensions Overall (Largest sherd): 1.9 × 1.6 × 0.1 cm (3/4 × 5/8 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object H7-2

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Dish
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