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whistle

Double-chambered whistling bottle; spout slightly flaring at base and flat bridge. Front chamber surmounted by head of raptorial bird; outer surface of both chambers features vertical bands of pendant triangles; inner surfaces are stippled. Mould seams not detectable but likely that single set used for both chambers, including spout; bridge added incorporating modelled whistle behind bird head. Smooth areas well-burnished. Black.

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