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Ceramic container
Object Number 971-37-30/8855
Display Title Ceramic container
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic container shaped like a bull. Colonial Pucara bull. Buff ceramic with red/brown painted design over the body. Small horizontal handle on back. Spout opening on back
Inventory Description Ceramic, complete bottle, bull effigy, polychrome
Classification
  • Bottle
Department Archaeological
Date 1200-1475
Culture
  • Late Chimu
  • Colonial Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South Islands: Pucara
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 17 cm (5 1/2 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-37-30/8855

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