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Vessel flute

Flute; Whistle - Zoomorphic vessel-flute or whistle, in the form of a bird on a round pedestal base. Made of pale brown earthenware, with black glaze and brown patches. Eyes and beak picked out in white and light brown respectively. Internal duct (anal) without fingerholes

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  • Materials:Ceramic; Earthenware; Pigment
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 55mm; W: 32mm; H: 52mm