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Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout

A work made of ceramic with resinous postfire paint.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ceramic with resinous postfire paint.

Date:

650–150 BCE

Artist:

Paracas
Ocucaje area, Ica Valley, south coast, Peru

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 136

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Paracas

Title

Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout

Place

Ocucaje (Object made in)

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650 BCE–150 BCE

Medium

Ceramic with resinous postfire paint

Dimensions

13.7 × 20 cm (6 3/8 × 7 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Nathan Cummings

Reference Number

1960.895

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