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Object Number
87-61-30/54735.4
Display Title
Effigies of quadrupeds
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ceramic figurine, zoomorphic quadrupeds, one with black on white painted linear and circular designs, missing head and two legs, the other has incised linear designs and head with round appliqued eyes and pointed ear, losses, both have upturned tails and single perforation.
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
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Lima Province
/
Ancon
Intrasite
Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms
Chillon Valley
Materials
Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of one): 4.7 × 10.5 × 4.5 cm (1 7/8 × 4 1/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
54735
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