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Whistle

Free reed whistle, embedded in earthenware cock. Two halves luted with paper. Lateral blow hole. Some painted decoration. With variation in wind pressure, cock crow is imitated. Used as child's toy

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  • Materials:Clay; Paper; Reed
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 100mm; W: 43mm; H: 91mm