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Pottery effigy vessel
Object Number 38-12-30/1539
Display Title Pottery effigy vessel
Descriptions
Inventory Description Black ceramic vessel with flat base, body of vessel is rounded, neck of vessel is in the shape of a human head effigy, molded arms of effigy descend down sides of vessel and are bent at elbows, effigy is wearing a triangular, fringed shawl which ties underneath chin, effigy face is incised with a molded nose, semi-perforated, angular lug handles located on either side of face, handles are decorated with an incised linear pattern which ends in circular ear plugs (?) located where effigy's ears would be, neck of vessel continues above head but is undecorated except for two incised horizontal lines located just below lip, no rim, some chipping in lip
Classification
  • Bottle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 17.7 x 12.1 x 9.9 cm (6 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-12-30/1539

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