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Greater Nicoyan

Jar

Greater Nicoyan, 1199-1499

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Greater Nicoyan

Jar

Greater Nicoyan, 1199-1499

Physical Qualities Earthenware, polychrome, 11 5/8 × approx 11 13/16 in. (29.5 × approx 30 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1989.229
Modeled bird composite emerges from shoulder of globular jar; crescent-shaped, winged appendages.

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