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1960

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Printing Seal (Costa Rica)

This is a Printing seal. It is dated 15th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is baked clay. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x Diam: 2.4 x 2.3 cm (15/16 x 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Seal (Costa Rica); baked clay; H x Diam: 2.4 x 2.3 cm (15/16 x 7/8 in.); 1960-26-1

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