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Vessel clay llama effigy with a cream slip.
Vessel clay llama effigy with a cream slip.
Object Number 986-26-30/11523
Display Title Vessel clay llama effigy with a cream slip.
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic vessel llama (?) effigy with cream slip, body of vessel rounded and rests on four "legs" of animal, chipping on lip, legs, and "nostrils" of vessel, one flattened strap handle attached to base of animal's "neck" and center of the top, mouth of vessel located on back of animal opposite molded head, mouth of vessel sits on flared neck with no rim, head and neck of animal located at opposite end of vessel, features molded and incised, features include open mouth, extended tongue, flaring nostrils (perforated), ears, and bulging eyes, all features and legs accented with red, black, or white pigment, floral designs in red and black pigment on chest, sides, back and head of animal, red and black reins (?) around neck of animal, pointed and tasseled blanket (?) painted under strap handle and across back, red stripes across strap handle
Inventory Description Jar, animal effigy, llama, 1 strap handle, molded head, body and feet, per
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 27.8 x 18.6 x 29.6 cm (10 15/16 x 7 5/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-26-30/11523

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