Armadillo-form Ocarina
Culture
Greater Nicoya
Country
Costa Rica
Style/Tradition
Marbella Zoned Punctate
Object
ocarina
Medium
Modeled tan clay with slip, colored brown through reduction firing techniques, and applique, incised, and reed-stamp impressions all highlighted by white infill.
Accession Number
1995.792
Credit Line
Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer
Armadillo-form Ocarina. Modeled tan clay with slip, colored brown through reduction firing techniques, and applique, incised, and reed-stamp impressions all highlighted by white infill.. Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer. 1995.792.
Dimensions
height: 2 in, 5.0800 cm; width: 1 3/4 in, 4.4450 cm; depth: 3 in, 7.6200 cm
Inscription
"C-1597" on underside of mouthpiece
Department
Mayer Center, Arts of the Ancient Americas
Collection
Arts of the Ancient Americas
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