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Red incised tripod vessel rattle legs, bird holding head, suspension holes
Red incised tripod vessel rattle legs, bird holding head, suspension holes
Object Number 977-4-20/25256
Display Title Red incised tripod vessel rattle legs, bird holding head, suspension holes
Descriptions
Object Description Red incised tripod vessel rattle legs, bird holding head, suspension holes at top
Inventory Description Ceramic, tripod vessel, red, rattle legs, incised designs overall, pear-shaped
Classification
  • Complete Vessel
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / Sardinal
Additional Geographic Terms Nicoya Peninsula
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 15 cm (6 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-4-20/25256; 34, Sardinal

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