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Prehistoric Ceramic Snake Effigy Bowl
Prehistoric Ceramic Snake Effigy Bowl

Prehistoric Ceramic Snake Effigy Bowl

Namebowl, effigy
DatePrehistoric
Mediumclay
DimensionsOverall: 1 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (3.9 x 9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureUnknown | Anasazi
Markings"S2" on base
Object numberA1996-1-265
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand coiled, scraped, and modeled; cylindrical bowl; flat circular base, short straight wall, with wall slightly higher on one side; restricted vessel; slipped; light gray with darker gray fire cloud; decoration consists of appliqued filet of finely detailed rattlesnake encircling wall of vessel.

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