Body Sherd

1967.02.0001B

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Artifact Identification Body Sherd   (1967.02.0001B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Unclassifiable Artifacts
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early 18th century CE
Culture Spanish

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 18.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.0 cm
Weight 496 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Throwing
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (5YR 6/4) -concave side Moderate Orange (2.5YR 6/8) -convex side

Research Remarks

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

Auction and exhibit mentioned in 2 uncredited magazine articles (on file under acc. group 1967.01-3) and Coin World (30 Nov. 1966, p.3), "Exhibit To Spotlight Treasure Found In Sunken Ships Off Florida's Coast" (also on file under acc. group). Also on file in same place is photocopy of catalog from Schulman Coin and Mint sale of artifacts from the same find.

Artifact History

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

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