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Figurine Fragment, Torso

1900.29.0014

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Artifact Identification Figurine Fragment, Torso   (1900.29.0014)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Art
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Regional Developmental, 100 BC - 200
Culture Early La Tolita

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 4.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.0 cm
Weight 34 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Glaze (or Slip?)
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Glazing(?), Handbuilding, Incising
Munsell Color Information Pale Orange Yellow (10YR 8.5/2.5) -Light color. Dark Gray (N 4/ 12.0% R) -Dark discoloration. Strong Reddish Brown (10R 3/8) -Markings on rev.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Lathrap, Donald. Ancient Equador: Culture, Clay, and Creativity 3000-300 BC. Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History, 1975.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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