Description:
Stirrup-spouted vessel with painted image of the "sea lion hunt" depicting a demon fish holding a tumi (copper knife) on the side of the chamber and sea lions on the top of spout. Solid red slip on back.

Tags:
pottery; vessels; containers; ancient; archaeology; hunting; animals; seascapes; indigenous people

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