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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 / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / El Hacha
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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