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Object Number 17-3-20/C8172
Display Title Whistle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic ocarina, discoidal with two tubes, 3 perforations, traces of brown slip
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / <City> / Las Mercedes
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-3-20/C8172

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