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Polychrome kero, cross section of body forms rounded triangle.
Polychrome kero, cross section of body forms rounded triangle.
Object Number 986-26-30/11515
Display Title Polychrome kero, cross section of body forms rounded triangle.
Descriptions
Object Description Polychrome kero, cross section of body forms rounded triangle. painted face on cream on one side of body and is referred to as a "crying face." has an applied nose and brown lines around down-turned mouth, crying eyes, two lines for eye brows and brown band around back of vessel. multi-color- interlocking key design form band at neck. interior rim of lip is painted with black narrow band and is chipped and needs repairs.
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, human face, molded nose, banded geometric design at neck, cracked,
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tiahuanaco
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.8 x 9.6 cm (5 13/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-26-30/11515/ 242/ 15
Provenance
Collector Betty B. McAndrew (1965)
Collector Dr. John McAndrew (1965)
Donor Donated by Betty B. McAndrew (1986)

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