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Unpainted ocarina with 6 vents. Incised lineal motif filled with white paint.
Unpainted ocarina with 6 vents. Incised lineal motif filled with white paint.
Object Number 976-9-20/24661
Display Title Unpainted ocarina with 6 vents. Incised lineal motif filled with white paint.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic whistle, cylindrical, tapers towards mouthpiece, incised designs
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / <City> / Las Mercedes
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm (5 7/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-9-20/24661

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