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Object Number 39-31-30/1828
Display Title Black pottery human effigy jar
Descriptions
Inventory Description Black ceramic human effigy vessel with flat base, body of vessel is in the shape of a seated man, figure is holding a staff with bulbous end across his body in his right hand, right hand is covered by a incised shield (?), figure is wearing a cape, skirt, bracelet, and molded headdress, headdress extends down back, top of headdress is fan-shaped and band of headdress is decorated in front with a molded animal head and paws, facial features of effigy are molded and incised, stirrup spout has been broken off and missing, vessel has been broken into multiple pieces and repaired
Classification
  • Bottle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo
Additional Geographic Terms Trujillo
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 21.3 x 14.9 x 11.2 cm (8 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 4 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-31-30/1828

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