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Chimú

Anthropomorphic Bat Figure

Chimu, 1000-1499

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Chimú

Anthropomorphic Bat Figure

Chimu, 1000-1499

Physical Qualities Ceramic, 10 × 6 1/8 in. (25.4 × 15.6 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of A. Harvey and Phyllis K. Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1983.184
BMA by gift, 1983; A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore, by 1971
George Kubler, "The Art and Architecture of Ancient America," Baltimore: Penguin, 1962.
Alan Piner, "Pre-Columbian Art of South America," NY: Abrams, 1976, no. 287 for Linden-Museum, Stuttgart, 93511.
C. A. Burland, "Peoples of the Sun," NY: Praeger Publishers, 1976.

Culture

Chimú

2000–2000

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