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Object Number 86-28-30/39801
Display Title Pottery whistling jar, tortoise shape, whistle in tail
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery jar in shape of turtle
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy bottle, turtle shape, whistle in tail, molded feet/head, incise
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Piura Region / Piura Province / Piura
Additional Geographic Terms Piura Province; Lambayeque, Peru, 120 m. NNW of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 21.5 x 16 cm (4 1/2 x 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39801

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