Large flat seal with image of stylized bird
Large flat seal with image of stylized bird

Currently not on view

Large flat seal with image of stylized bird,

1st–5th century CE

Jama-Coaque
2005-27

Information

Title
Large flat seal with image of stylized bird
Dates

1st–5th century CE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 2.6 cm., l. 3.8 cm., w. 2.6 cm. (1 x 1 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Forrest D. Colburn
Object Number
2005-27
Place Made

South America, Ecuador, Manabi, Jama and Coaque, Costa

Period
Pre-Columbian Ecuadorian periods
Type
stamping (marking), ceramic, seals
Materials
ceramic
Subject
stamping (marking), birds

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