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Object Number
99-30-10/56640
Display Title
Terracotta pipe with copper bands.
Descriptions
Object Description
Bowl, elbow and stem of ceramic elbow pipe with copper/brass bands, and cordage under metal. Incised human effigy on right side of bowl. Smooth finish. Smoked and reworked with metal repair. Dark brown.
Inventory Description
Metal, copper bands and string around ceramic pipe
Classification
- Pipe
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Suffolk County
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Chelsea
Materials
Copper, Ceramic, String
Dimensions
Overall: 5.8 x 2 x 2 cm (2 5/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
56640
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