Small vessel, possibly used as a seal and to hold pigment
Small vessel, possibly used as a seal and to hold pigment

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Small vessel, possibly used as a seal and to hold pigment,

1st–5th century CE

Jama Coaque

2005-24

Information

Title
Small vessel, possibly used as a seal and to hold pigment
Dates

1st–5th century CE

Medium

Ceramic

Dimensions

h. 2.2 cm., diam. 7.1 cm. (7/8 x 2 13/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Forrest D. Colburn

Object Number
2005-24
Place Made

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

Marks/Labels/Seals

Painted on verso: 157-24-CIV

Period
Pre-Columbian Ecuadorian periods
Type
seals, vessels (containers), ceramic
Materials
ceramic
Subject
stamping (marking), geometric patterns

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