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Vessel in the Form of a Hand Holding a Jar

CultureCupisnique
OriginNorth Coast, Peru
PeriodLate Early Horizon
Date400-100 BCE
MediumEarthenware, red pigment, and coil.
DimensionsOverall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
DescriptionChavin vessel, Late Early Horizon, of a left hand holding a small bowl, both incised with geometric designs, and traces of red pigment in the incisions.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.182
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Andean
Status
On view
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