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Object Number 2006.28.2
Display Title Ceramic bull vessel
Descriptions
Object Description Ceramic bull hollow vessel, opening on back with cracked loop handle, repaired? Red clay with white pigment, brown and tan/gold designs of swirls, saddle; applied horns, tongue licking nose, bridle, loops down chest; molded and applied medallions; abraded pigment, small chips on hooves, repaired left rear leg
Inventory Description Figurine, bull, painted white with brown, opening on back
Classification
  • Figurine
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Date 1943 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cajamarca Region / Jaén Province / Pucara
Dimensions Overall: 28.2 x 34 x 12.8 cm (11 1/8 x 13 3/8 x 5 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2006.28.2
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter Hodge
Provenance
Collector Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1943 - 9/14/06)
Collector Barbara T. Hodge (1943 - 9/14/2006)
Donor Barbara T. Hodge (1943 - 9/14/2006)
Donor Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1943 - 9/14/06)

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