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Object Number 977-4-20/25289
Display Title Bird effigy vessel found with slate mirror back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic miniature bowl, bird effigy, tripod, incised design
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Archaeological
Date 400/600 AD - 1000 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / Guacimo
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 6.2 cm (1 3/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-4-20/25289

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