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Digital Object 661
Description:
Zoomorphic effigy vessel (balloon fish) in the shape of a bowl with a ring base and a straight and pointed rim. Red slip on the outside and natural surface on the inside. The white dots are characteristic of balloon fish. Spines of three specimens of balloon fish (Tetrodontidae) were found in its interior.
Excavation campaign:
 
2011
Record type:
 
Ceramic artifacts
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Archaeological site:
 
El Caño
Operation:
 
Operation 1
Stratigraphic group:
 
Tomb 2
Stratigraphic unit type:
 
Landslide
Stratigraphic unit (finds):
 
103
Calibrated Age Range:
 
Cal AD 880 to 990 (Cal BP 1070 to 960)
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Artifacts
Ceramic artifacts
Ceramic style:
 
Late Conte (900-1020 AD)
Ware:
 
White on red
Forms:
 
zoomorphic effigy
Variety:
 
Zoomorphic bowl
Digital Object 661
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