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Divination Mirror

A work made of anthracite.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of anthracite.

Date:

900–600 BCE

Artist:

Chavín-Cupisnique
North coast, Peru

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Cupisnique

Title

Divination Mirror

Place

Peruvian North Coast (Object made in)

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900 BCE–600 BCE

Medium

Anthracite

Dimensions

9.5 × 10.2 cm (3 3/4 × 4 in.)

Credit Line

Director's Fund

Reference Number

1989.209

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