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Vessel in the shape of a skate or other aquatic animal
Vessel in the shape of a skate or other aquatic animal
Object Number 980-1-30/10557
Display Title Vessel in the shape of a skate or other aquatic animal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic aquatic animal (?) effigy with flat base, body of vessel is in the shape of an unidentified animal with a flat, wide body that tapers to a squared end, two pointed fins located on either side of body, head (?) of effigy is rounded, face of effigy is molded and located on top of head, effigy has molded eyebrows, nose, lips, and bulging eyes, details on fins, eyebrows, and eyes are incised, straight spout on top of vessel, no rim, front left fin has been repaired (?) with black substance
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Moche
  • Huari
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 21.3 x 22.5 cm (4 3/4 x 8 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980-1-30/10557

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