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Handeled Jar with Painted Relief Depicting Figure with Animals

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

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  • A work made of ceramic and pigment.

Date:

1000–1476

Artist:

Lambayeque or Tiwanaku
Central or north coast, Peru

About this artwork

The subtly raised design on this ceramic jar depicts a warrior wearing a crescent headdress and holding a staff. This figure is surrounded by fish, a hawk-human hybrid, and a serpent, which create a dynamic scene that emphasizes the cultural importance of animals and their imagery.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Lambayeque

Title

Handeled Jar with Painted Relief Depicting Figure with Animals

Place

Peru (Object made in)

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Made 1000–1476

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

22.4 × 17.5 cm (8 13/16 × 6 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Kate S. Buckingham Endowment

Reference Number

1955.2376

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