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Vase painted in polychrome with mythical beings, a human face and other motifs
Vase painted in polychrome with mythical beings, a human face and other motifs
Object Number 09-3-30/75711
Display Title Vase painted in polychrome with mythical beings, a human face and other motifs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic cylinder vase, slightly flared rim, polychrome zoomorphic/anthropomorp
Classification
  • Complete Vessel
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nasca Phase 6
  • Nasca
  • Nasca B
  • Late Nasca
  • Proliferous
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Nazca
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 14.6 cm (6 11/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 09-3-30/75711/ P

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