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whistle

Double-chambered whistling bottle; tall narrow tapering spout, broad flat bridge and flat base. One chamber represents seated human figure with jar strapped to back of head. Two sets of vertical moulds used - seams down centre of front and back of figure, and down sides of rear chamber. Spout added? (cracking around base); bridge also added incorporating whistle. Polished. Black with metallic lustre; substantial pale grey portion on one side.

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