Jar with Geometric Design
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureParacas
OriginSouth Coast, Peru
PeriodEarly Horizon (900-200 BCE)
Date500-100 BCE
MediumEarthenware, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 24.5 x 16.8 cm (9 5/8 x 6 5/8 in.)
DescriptionParacas painted and incised vessel, Late Early Horizon, with rounded body, the shoulder incised with two panels containing diamonds and two with interlocking zig-zag motif. It is painted in green, ochre, and red, and slightly flaring cylindrical spout.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.183
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-300 BCE
Object number: G83.1.181
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.153
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.83
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500 - 300 BCE
Object number: G83.1.159
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187