Effigy Vessel

50-1-9

From: Peru

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 50-1-9
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chimu (uncertain)
Provenience Peru
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Red ware; thick; heavy; squatting human figure carrying large jar on back; tump line indicated. The jar is pear-shaped and has been cut off at the base of its neck.

Height 14.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. R. Hare Davis, 1950

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