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Vase, with shrimp
Object Number 76-19-30/9923
Display Title Vase, with shrimp
Descriptions
Object Description Vase, with shrimp
Inventory Description Ceramic vessel with flat base, body of vessel is spherical, body of vessel rests on round platform, top of vessel is decorated with a molded shrimp (?) effigy, effigy has molded features and incised eyes, straight spout extends from effigy's back, no rim, body of vessel is unpainted, legs, claws, tail, back, and eyes of effigy are highlighted with white pigment
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ancash Region / Santa Province / Chimbote
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, coast of
Materials Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 18.9 x 12.2 x 12.4 cm (7 7/16 x 4 13/16 x 4 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 9923

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