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Object Number
976-59-20/24960
Display Title
Bocana Incised effigy vase, Diria variety
Descriptions
Object Description
Bocana Incised effigy vase, Diria variety. Bichrome vessel with avian image in red on gray/buff background. Lower half polished. Upper portion exhibits a series of parallel lines running horizontally around circumference of vessel.
Inventory Description
Ceramic effigy vase, polychrome, two red bats, incised and molded designs, annul
Classification
- Effigy
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Date
500 BC - 300 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Costa Rica
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Guanacaste
/
<County>
/
<City>
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El Hacha
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Additional Geographic Terms
Nicoya Region
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 17 x 14 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
976-59-20/24960
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Anonymous
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