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Object Number 76-19-30/9895
Display Title Vase, human figure
Descriptions
Object Description Vase, human figure
Inventory Description Ceramic vessel with flat base, body of vessel has an irregular star shape, molded human figure on front of vessel, two molded points on either side of vessel, fifth point located above head of molded figure, spout of vessel is irregular, no rim, back of vessel is rounded, human figure has molded legs, arms, body, head, and nose, fingers, shirt, earplugs, eyes, nose, mouth, and teeth are incised, figure is grimacing and has four fangs, figure is wearing four earplugs (?), eyes, fangs, hem, cuffs, and earplugs are painted white, points of vessel are painted white
Classification
  • Bottle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ancash Region / Santa Province / Chimbote
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, coast of
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 11.1 x 8.3 cm (5 5/16 x 4 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 9895, 20

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