Vessel shaped like a deer head

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Object Number 46-77-30/5205

Display Title Vessel shaped like a deer head

Descriptions

Object Description Vessel shaped like the head of a deer with geometric decorations around opening- hons protruding.

Inventory Description Ceramic jar, animal effigy, molded deer head [?], molded head, antlers, ears, sn

Classification

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho; Vilcoshuaura

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 13.7 x 16.5 x 18.3 cm (5 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-77-30/5205 & 782

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