Pitcher in the Form of an Open Mouthed Animal with Geometric Incising on Back

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Chimú

Title

Pitcher in the Form of an Open Mouthed Animal with Geometric Incising on Back

Place

Peruvian North Coast (Object made in)

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Made 1000–1400

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

8.3 × 6.4 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Brian Maldonado

Reference Number

1956.782

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