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Object Number 42-28-30/4422
Display Title Pedestalled pottery bowl decorated with 2 double-headed serpents; negative paint
Descriptions
Object Description Pedestalled pottery bowl decorated with 2 double-headed serpents; negative paint; upper half of animal body painted yellow; 14 x 8 cm
Inventory Description Ceramic complete bowl, pedestal base, polychrome serpent design, mended
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Recuay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Highlands
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm (3 1/8 x 5 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4422/ X/ 150

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