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Llama vase
Object Number 87-61-30/54782
Display Title Llama vase
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic llama (?) effigy vase with flat bottom, animal is laying on its left side with head upright, legs curled out to right, straight spout rising from back of animal, no rim, animal features are molded and incised, hole in rump of animal, chips in rim of spout, right ear and tip of left ear missing, cracks from hole extend across back of animal, white pigment on animal legs, tail, inside of ear, and mouth, rest of the vessel exterior painted in red
Classification
  • Vase
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Chimbote
Materials Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 18.9 x 23.1 x 14.1 cm (7 7/16 x 9 1/8 x 5 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54782

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