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Object Number
39-101-30/2500
Display Title
Miniature Pucara polychrome pottery human face effigy bowl
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ceramic bowl, miniature, flat base, straight rim, anthropomorphic face in relief, chin projects below base, incised and painted polychrome designs, design includes ear spools and possible hair patterning, pattern of incised and painted circles on face, mended, losses to base and face
Classification
- Bowl
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Pucará
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Puno Region
Intrasite
Excavation 4; Wall K, to depth of 75 cm.
Additional Geographic Terms
Pucara
Materials
Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 4.9 × 6.5 × 6.3 cm (1 15/16 × 2 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
39-101-30/2500
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