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Jar painted in polychrome with an "anthropomorphic mythical being" w/ dart body
Jar painted in polychrome with an "anthropomorphic mythical being" w/ dart body
Object Number 09-3-30/75662
Display Title Jar painted in polychrome with an "anthropomorphic mythical being" w/ dart body
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, round body, short flared neck, polychrome zoomorphic design, mende
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
  • Middle Transitional Phase 5
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region
Additional Geographic Terms Nasca
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 13.5 cm (5 7/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 09-3-30/75662/ P

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