Vase with human face

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Object Number 73-6-30/7225

Display Title Vase with human face

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ceramic jar, human effigy, molded headdress, ears, facial features, hands, feet,

Classification

Department Archaeological

Culture

Central Coast

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon

Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 45.5 x 16.1 cm (17 15/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 7225

Provenance

Collector Hassler Expedition

Collector Prof. Louis Agassiz

Donor Donated by Museum of Comparative Zoology

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