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Small vessel, human features
Object Number 46-77-30/5347
Display Title Small vessel, human features
Descriptions
Object Description Small vessel with sculpted human features, and white and black designs on red background.
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy jar, molded human head w/ polychrome geometric and zoomorphic fi
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave 5 (1 and 2)
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Chavina; Nasca, south of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 11.8 x 10.5 x 13.7 cm (4 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5347/ Chavina/ 3#

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