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Drinking Vessel in the Form of a Head

A work made of ceramic and pigment.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ceramic and pigment.

Date:

1450–1532

Artist:

Inca
South coast or southern highlands, Peru

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Inca

Title

Drinking Vessel in the Form of a Head

Place

Peru (Object made in:)

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1450–1532

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

15.2 × 12.4 cm (6 × 4 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of David and Julia Loebel

Reference Number

1956.790

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