Vessel

67-40-4

From: Peru | Peru South Coast

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 67-40-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Early Nasca
Provenience Peru | Peru South Coast
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Clay (uncertain)
Description

Red clay (?) pot with narrow base gradually getting wider until it reaches the top. On 1 side, face has been carved out. Above nose an arrow pointing upward. On upper part of pot is zig-zag design in red. Looks like "crown" on head. Some of this border is painted in yellow. Ears protrude -- have holes in them. Small round knobs curve in a line under the chin of the face.

Height 12 cm
Outside Diameter 6.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. E. J. Howell, 1967
Other Number L-616- unknown - Old Loan Number

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