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Vessel, fish or animal head
Vessel, fish or animal head
Object Number 12-63-30/87823
Display Title Vessel, fish or animal head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy bottle, whiskered animal head, 1 handle, flared neck, black
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / <State> / <County> / Lana / Lana
Intrasite Burial place
Additional Geographic Terms Sana; 7 deg S, 81 deg W, South side of river
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 15.5 x 13 cm (6 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87823

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