Laughing Falcon Effigy with Bridge-handle
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureParacas
OriginSouth Coast, Peru
PeriodEarly Horizon (900-200 BCE)
Date500-300 BCE
MediumEarthenware, burnishing, and coil.
DimensionsOverall: 17.8 x 19.7 cm (7 x 7 3/4 in.)
DescriptionParacas falcon-form stirrup-spout bottle, incised and moulded with a bird. It has small beak and ears, and wide-spread wings. It is painted in ochre, red and dark brown, with areas of geometric patterns.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.181
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
800-1100
Object number: G83.1.172
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
