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Tall clay polychrome kero with cream base and black flaring lip.
Tall clay polychrome kero with cream base and black flaring lip.
Object Number 986-26-30/11513
Display Title Tall clay polychrome kero with cream base and black flaring lip.
Descriptions
Object Description Tall clay polychrome kero with cream base and black flaring lip. rounded bottom. base band has wide alternating black and white stripes. two middle bands have repetative mask dieties holding an axe with geometricized body forms. smaller rim band has repetative faces with headdress. beaker is reconstructed with glue and tape repairs. fragile with missing pieces.
Inventory Description Ceramic, partial beaker, slightly round base, flared rim, polychrome animal/hu
Classification
  • Beaker
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 20.1 x 9.6 x 9.3 cm (7 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 3 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 986-26-30/11513/ 241

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