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Early Nasca bowl with the exterior painted with an anthropomorphic Mythical Being clutching a trophy head in its hand
Early Nasca bowl with the exterior painted with an anthropomorphic Mythical Being clutching a trophy head in its hand
Object Number 46-77-30/5389
Display Title Early Nasca bowl with the exterior painted with an anthropomorphic Mythical Being clutching a trophy head in its hand
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic bowl, flat base, polychrome painted design of humans zoomorphic,. snake
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Nasca
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 16.3 x 16.3 cm (1 7/8 x 6 7/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5389/ 355

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