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rattle

Pottery zoomorphic rattle; White Painted VI ware; hand-made; two piercings represent eyes and clay pinched into points to represent ears; high vertical handle from top of head to shoulder; body elongated ovoid with pointed base; excess clay vertically shaved from body in leather-hard stage; painted dark brown band at neck and down body; fabric pale buff; clay pellets inside to create rattle.

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