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Vessel



Clay

4 x 5 x 5 in. (10.2 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)

Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number: 70.56.25
Other Number(s): 23302 (The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Number)
Acquisition Date: 12/09/1997
Geography: North and Central America, Costa Rica
Culture/Nationality: Chiriqui
Collection: William S. Vaux Collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

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  • clay - Naturally occurring sediments that are produced by chemical actions resulting during the weathering of rocks. Clays are composed of hydrated aluminum silicates, such as Kaolinite, Illite, Palygorskite, Attapulgite, Bentonite, and Montmorillonite. Small amounts of other minerals can change the color (white, yellow, brown or red) and texture of the clays. Clays may include all earths that form a paste with water and harden when heated.
  • containers - Receptacles or formed or flexible coverings designed to hold, store, or ship objects or substances.
  • Containers - The Containers hierarchy contains terms for objects used to hold substances or other objects. Included are terms for containers intended for culinary use, for horticultural use, for health care, hygiene, and similar personal needs as well as terms for containers associated with liturgical, funerary, and other ceremonial activities. A concept for a container is placed in the hierarchy either with respect to the item's earliest historical use or where the term has its broadest meaning. Ancient vase shapes, however, have been placed by their Classical meaning or context, even though in some instances the term may be applied to vessels dating to before or after the Classical period. Relation to other hierarchies: Terms for devices used to measure in terms of standard units or fixed amounts (e.g., "measuring spoons") are in the Measuring Devices hierarchy. Large- and small-scale appliances and similar culinary equipment (e.g., "iceboxes," "coffee makers") are in the Tools and Equipment hierarchy. Terms for objects that may in some instances be considered types of container (e.g., "chests of drawers") but which more appropriately fall within the scope of other hierarchies, such as Furnishings or Tools and Equipment, are excluded here.
  • tripods - Refers generally to three-legged supports of any kind. The word may be applied variously to objects such as stools, tables, light stands, stands for cameras, or pedestals. Ancient, antique, or classical forms are associated with religious or symbolic altars, or sacrificial vessels. The seat of the Delphic oracle was in the form of a tripod.
  • vessels - Containers designed to serve as receptacles for a liquid or other substance, usually those of circular section and made of some durable material; especially containers of this nature in domestic use, employed in connection with the preparation or serving of food or drink, and usually of a size suitable for carrying by hand.

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