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Wooden kero
Object Number 46-81-30/5578
Display Title Wooden kero
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden kero
Inventory Description Organic, wood flared cup, effigy of human face and neck, polychrome
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Date ca. AD 1470-1600
Culture
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cuzco Region / Cuzco Province / Cuzco
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands: District of San Pedro; near Sicuani
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 18.5 x 16 cm (7 11/16 x 7 5/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5578; 59
Credit Line Museum purchase, 1946
Provenance
Collector Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945)
Collector Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945)
Seller Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (12/02/1946)
Seller Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (12/02/1946)

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