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Jar with Repeating Depiction of Trophy Heads

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

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  • A work made of ceramic and pigment.

Date:

180 BCE–500 CE

Artist:

Nazca
South coast, Peru

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Nasca

Title

Jar with Repeating Depiction of Trophy Heads

Place

Peru (Object made in)

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180 BCE–500 CE

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

11.8 × 13 cm (4 5/8 × 5 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wielgus

Reference Number

1957.250

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