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Face jar
Object Number 968-14-30/8489
Display Title Face jar
Descriptions
Object Description Face jar- Early intermediate period.
Inventory Description Ceramic human effigy jar, face and hat, polychrome w/ modeled nose, chipped rim
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 12 x 11.5 cm (5 9/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 968-14-30/8489/ N. 21/
Provenance
Collector Ward M. Canaday
Donor Donated by Ward M. Canaday (02/06/1968)

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