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Vessel flute

Flute - Zoomorphic, pottery, vessel-flute whistle, with internal duct (anal) with 2 fingerholes. Made from glazed and decorated earthenware, plain yellow in colour. In form of hen with rounded pedestal base, the two halves made in an engraved mould impressing details of wings, tail, legs, feet, comb, eyes, wattles.

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  • Materials:Ceramic; Earthenware; Pigment
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 82mm; W: 35mm; H: 74mm