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Object Number
52-30-30/7347
Display Title
Silver stirrup-spout bottle, fake?
Descriptions
Object Description
Silver stirrup-mouthed jar representing the mutiliated head of a felon with feline heads on headdress. Possibly fake.
Inventory Description
Metal vase, stirrup spout, impressed human face with jaguar headdress.
Classification
- Vessels
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Moche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast
Materials
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 26.67 x 18 x 17 cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
52-30-30/7347
Provenance
Collector
John Wise
Exchange participant
John Wise
(10/24/1952)
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