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Vessel shaped like head
Object Number 46-77-30/5193
Display Title Vessel shaped like head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic complete jar, human head molded, black/red/white paint
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tiahuanaco?
  • Coastal Huari?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 13 x 14.5 cm (5 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5193/ Huacho/ 999
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1940-1944)
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (November 26, 1946)
Donor Donated by Mr. Donald C. Scott (November 26, 1946)

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