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Object Number 09-3-30/75736
Display Title Vase painted in polychrome with two "serpentine creatures," red band, cacti?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic cylinder vase, round base, polychrome human ans abstract design on body,
Classification
  • Vase
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
  • Middle Transitional Phase 5
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Nazca
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 13.6 cm (8 1/4 x 5 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 09-3-30/75563/ P

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