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Collared jar with the masked face of an anthropomorphic mythical being
Collared jar with the masked face of an anthropomorphic mythical being
Object Number 983-27-30/10991
Display Title Collared jar with the masked face of an anthropomorphic mythical being
Descriptions
Object Description Vessel, Early Nazca (Y style), small olla form. Basal slip dark red. Side panels or red-orange, with monster design on two sides in dark red, black, cream and blue-grey.
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, flared rim, rounded base, polychrome design, mythical being, multip
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Date 695-705
Culture
  • Nasca Phase 6
  • Early Huari?
  • Middle Nasca
  • Late Nazca?
  • Nasca Phase 5
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Nazca Valley?; Ica Valley?
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 10.5 cm (4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 983-27-30/10991/ M.N./ S. W. A.
Provenance
Collector Dr. Gordon R. Willey (1941)
Collector Mrs. Gordon R. Willey (1941)
Donor Donated by Dr. Gordon R. Willey (11/1983)
Donor Donated by Mrs. Gordon R. Willey (11/1983)

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