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Object Number 17-3-20/C8231
Display Title Irazu Yellow line tripod bowl with rattle legs
Descriptions
Object Description Irazu Yellow line tripod bowl. Shallow tripod bowl with hollow rattle supports, probably representing crocodiles, or a reptilian mask. Orange slip, yellow/orange pigment in geometric pattern on exterior body of bowl. Animal head extends off one side of vessel.
Inventory Description Ceramic, polychrome, tripod bowl, rattle legs?, molded, unknown effigy head on b
Classification
  • Bowl
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Date CE 1000-1550
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / San Jose / <County> / <City> / Pariscal
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 15.5 cm (3 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-3-20/C8231; Pariscal
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1916-1917)
Expedition Peabody Museum Central American Expedition (1916-1917)

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