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Unpainted pottery bowl - in form of bird with long curved beak and lizard (?) on
Unpainted pottery bowl - in form of bird with long curved beak and lizard (?) on
Object Number 40-35-20/7646
Display Title Unpainted pottery bowl - in form of bird with long curved beak and lizard (?) on
Descriptions
Object Description Unpainted pottery bowl - in form of bird with long curved beak and lizard (?) on each wing, hollow base
Inventory Description Ceramic, zoomorphic effigy bowl, molded effigy head and tail, flared elements w/
Classification
  • Bowl
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tumbaga Period IV
  • Veraguas
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Veraguas
Additional Geographic Terms Querque; Sona, west of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 35.5 x 32 cm (4 15/16 x 14 x 12 5/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 2149.99 g (2.15 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-35-20/7646

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