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Vessel, fish or animal head
Vessel, fish or animal head
Object Number 12-63-30/87824
Display Title Vessel, fish or animal head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy bottle, molded animal face with fins, slightly flared neck
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: 24.5 x 30 x 15.5 cm (9 5/8 x 11 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87824

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