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Waisted Vessel

Nasca

Waisted Vessel

Nasca, 2001-600

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Nasca

Waisted Vessel

Nasca, 2001-600

Physical Qualities Ceramic, 3 15/16 H x 4 3/4 Diam. in. (10 x 12 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Lena Picker
Object Number 1969.12.7
Waisted vessel in the form of a dignitary head with headdress. The lower portion of the vessel shows a painted face and modeled nose. Red eye markings in the shape of inverted steps, black goatee, double-discoid earrings with tassels, white zig-zag head band. Reverse shows white sling. Headdress area divided into two design registers: lip band of stepped fret spirals and a middle band of repeating stylized face masks in red.

Inscribed: Red/white label on interior rim "Nazca culture 1000 yrs old"

Culture

Nasca

2000–2000

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