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Earthen lamp - human face
Earthen lamp - human face
Object Number 78-62-30/16356
Display Title Earthen lamp - human face
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, complete jar, human effigy head, flat bottom, black on red
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Tihuanaco; Tihuanaco, vicinity of; Lake Titicaca, south end of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 8.6 cm (3 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 16356

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