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1952.3.62

Ocarina, in buff coloured clay, circular in section, tapering to point at both ends, sharply at one, gradually at the other. Mouthpiece projecting from long axis, decorated with punched circle enclosing raised monogram, JR. 8 stops on one side, 3 on other.

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1952.3.62

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ocarina, in buff coloured clay, circular in section, tapering to point at both ends, sharply at one, gradually at the other. Mouthpiece projecting from long axis, decorated with punched circle enclosing raised monogram, JR. 8 stops on one side, 3 on other.
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Cultural groups
Italian
Person
Field collector John Linton Myres
PRM source John Linton Myres
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1952
Date collected
By 1952
Acquisition information
Donated: 1952
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Punched
Dimensions
Length: max 124 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1952.3.62

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