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Four hole ocarina with incised decoration; lizard-like animal on one side
Four hole ocarina with incised decoration; lizard-like animal on one side
Object Number 43-21-20/14895
Display Title Four hole ocarina with incised decoration; lizard-like animal on one side
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, hollow jug with animal figure, incised, perforated. Four playing holes
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, whistle, hollow jug with animal figure, incised, perforated
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Huetar
  • Guetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Guapiles, Northwest
Materials Ceramic, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 7.2 x 4.2 cm (2 9/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 56.7 g (0.057 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-21-20/14895
Provenance
Collector Doris Zemurray Stone (1943)
Donor Donated by Doris Zemurray Stone (1943)

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