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Object Number
17-3-20/C7955
Display Title
Bocana Incised bichrome drum-shaped jar, Diria variety
Descriptions
Object Description
Bocana Incised Bichrome drum-shaped jar, Diria variety. Possible drum. Cylindrical form with flaring base and rim. Zoomorphic effigy (monkey?) modeled on center of vessel. Upper half decorated with wide geometric incisions. Lower half polished.
Inventory Description
Ceramic, buff ware jar, flaring pedestal base and rim, 2 zoomorphic effigy figur
Classification
- Raw Material
- Jar
Department
Archaeological
Date
500 BC - 300 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
/
Guanacaste
/
<County>
/
Nicoya
/
Nicoya
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 40 x 15 cm (15 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
Overall, Weight: 116.8 g (0.117 kg)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C7955
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(1916-1917)
Expedition
Peabody Museum Central American Expedition
(1916-1917)
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