Feb 14, 2011
Feb 14, 2011
Feb 14, 2011
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Feb 15, 2011

Skull Vessel

Skull Vessel

500–900

Earthenware with colored slips

Overall: 14.5 x 17.8 x 12.6 cm (5 11/16 x 7 x 4 15/16 in.)

John L. Severance Fund 1996.292

Location

Description

This vessel's clear, vibrant color reveals the inspiration of Wari ceramics in those of the South Coast Nasca. The twin spouts joined by a flat, handle-like bridge are also an old South Coast spout type.

See also
Collection: 
AA - Andes
Department: 
Art of the Americas
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic

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