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Object Number
53-42-20/19477
Display Title
Papagayo Polychrome bird effigy vessel
Descriptions
Object Description
Nicoya Polychrome ware Vessel
Inventory Description
Ceramic effigy vase, bird, polychrome, pedestal base, square rim
Classification
- Jar
Department
Archaeological
Date
800 - 1350 AD
Culture
- Early Period IV
- Nicoya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Costa Rica
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Guanacaste
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<County>
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Nicoya
Additional Geographic Terms
Los Diamantes; Guapiles, near
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 26 x 16 cm (10 1/4 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
53-42-20/19477
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