Placenta Jar with Cover

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Placenta Jar with Cover
Placenta Jar with Cover
Placenta Jar with Cover

Placenta Jar with Cover

DateKaya period, 42-562 C.E.
MediumEarthenware
Dimensionsoverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
ClassificationDECORATIVE ARTS
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1998.1.a-.b
Status
On view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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