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Modeled ceramic figurine of a bull. hollow with a hole in the center.
Modeled ceramic figurine of a bull. hollow with a hole in the center.
Object Number 990-6-30/11590
Display Title Modeled ceramic figurine of a bull. hollow with a hole in the center.
Descriptions
Object Description Modeled ceramic figurine of a bull. hollow with a hole in the center. Grey glaze over red ceramic with brown slipped decoration.
Inventory Description Ceramic pitcher, bull form, hole in back, glazed and painted, spout at mouth
Classification
  • Pitcher
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cajamarca Region / Jaén Province / Pucara?
Materials Ceramic, Glaze
Dimensions Overall: 14.9 x 16 x 8.6 cm (5 7/8 x 6 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-6-30/11590
Provenance
Collector Eliza Thurston Butts (ca. 1890)
Donor Ellen Frothingham Dunnell (June 12. 1990)

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