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Late Nasca collared jar painted with an abstract serpentine design drawn over a row of female faces
Late Nasca collared jar painted with an abstract serpentine design drawn over a row of female faces
Object Number 46-77-30/5350
Display Title Late Nasca collared jar painted with an abstract serpentine design drawn over a row of female faces
Descriptions
Object Description Vessel with white bottom and red and white tops- 9 ridges along side with faces painted on them.
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, conical body, narrow mouth, flared/chipped rim, polychrome human
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Nasca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave 6
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Chavina; Nasca, south of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 18.2 x 17.7 cm (5 3/16 x 7 3/16 x 6 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5350

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