Vase from Chavin - head in form of extraordinary monster, half bird, half reptile – Objects

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Object Number 2004.29.8837

Display Title Vase from Chavin - head in form of extraordinary monster, half bird, half reptile

Descriptions

Object Description Written on board: Peru / Vase from Chavin - head in form of extraordinary monster, half bird, half reptile.

Department Photographic

Culture

South American

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard

Dimensions Overall: 17.145 × 15.24 cm (6 3/4 × 6 in.)

Quantity 1

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Image Not Available for Chavin Head, National Museum of Archaeology, Lima	2010.2.2.5.1.15	Chavin Head, National Museum of Archaeology, Lima		Lima Region
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	2004.24.24965C	Chavin stone head		Chavin de Huantar
	2004.24.24965B	Chavin stone head		Chavin de Huantar
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