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Object Number 968-14-30/8508
Display Title Jar, cat head stirrup spout
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic feline effigy vessel with flat base, body of vessel is in the shape of a cat head with molded nose, ears, eyes and mouth, whiskers, eyes and teeth are also incised, mouth is open and eyes are bulging, stirrup spout across top of effigy head, straight spout with flaring rim, chipped rim, lug handle attached to stirrup handle and base of stirrup spout
Classification
  • Stirrup spout
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Piura Region
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 16.7 x 13.5 x 9 cm (6 9/16 x 5 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 968-14-30/8508/ CH. P.R./ 126/ 450

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