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Object Number 968-14-30/8506
Display Title Jar
Descriptions
Inventory Description Black ceramic double-lobed vessel with flat base, both lobes have a flattened spherical shape and are connected by a rounded bridge at centers, one lobe has a straight spout with flared rim, two incised horizontal lines located on neck just below rim, second lobe has a straight spout with a flat platform at top, bird effigy with spread wings standing on top of platform, bird has long beak and legs, features and feathers of bird are molded and incised, flat tail of bird forms strap handle connecting body of bird to the edge of the platform, flattened strap handle connects two spouts at their centers
Classification
  • Bottle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Piura Region
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 16.6 x 19 x 9.7 cm (6 9/16 x 7 1/2 x 3 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 968-14-30/8506 & CH. P./124 R
Provenance
Collector Ward M. Canaday (1968)
Donor Ward M. Canaday (1968)

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