Figurine Fragment

1900.29.0017

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Figurine Fragment   (1900.29.0017)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Formative Period, 3000 - 300 BC
Culture Ecuadorian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 3.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.8 cm
Weight 16 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding, Incising
Munsell Color Information Light Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 7.5/2.5) Medium Gray (10YR 6/0.5) -Darker discoloration.

Research Remarks

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

Lathrap, Donald. Ancient Ecuador: 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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