Whistle in the form of night sun?
Whistle in the form of night sun?

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Whistle in the form of night sun?,

600–1000

Classic Veracruz
Late Classic Period
y1941-79

Information

Title
Whistle in the form of night sun?
Dates

600–1000

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 8.9 cm., w. 5.0 cm., d. 3.0 cm. (3 1/2 x 2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Marion Welker
Object Number
y1941-79
Place Made

North America, Mexico, Veracruz, Gulf Coast

Culture
Classic Veracruz
Period
Late Classic
Type
musical instruments, figurines, whistles, ceramics
Materials
ceramic
Subject
mythology, figures (representations)

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