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Moravian earthenware turtle,

impressed surface patterns on back and base, 3-1/2 x 7-1/4 x 5-3/4 in. Lacking head, two holes punched out on anterior of carapace (largest 5/8 in. with 1-1/4 in. spall surrounding), possibly altered to resemble a fish, several areas of glaze loss, chips on bottom, other small chips, wear, scratches. Provenance: Thaxton Collection. For discussion of similar Moravian turtles, see John Bivens, Jr., Moravian Pottery in North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press, 1972, page 212.

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