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Object Number 46-77-30/5184
Display Title Small, almost spherical vessel
Descriptions
Object Description Small, almost spherical vessel with white handle, two modeled animal heads on opposite side, and geometric pattern on upper part of vessel.
Inventory Description Ceramic jar with rounded base, spherical body, slightly flared neck on top of body, no rim, one loop handle molded into a twist, two molded animal faces applied to shoulder of jar, painted animalistic and geometric decorations on exterior surface in red, white, and black pigment
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm (3 13/16 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5184, 548 Huacho

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