Effigy Jar

29-190-3

From: Peru | Chimbote

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-190-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chimu
Provenience Peru | Chimbote
Culture Area Andean
Period Early Chimu | Moche Iv
Date Made 200-500 CE
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Pelican
Description

Red ware. Representing the resting pelican. Stirrup neck-handle. Painted dark red and cream, reversing the color-tones of the living bird.

Height 21 cm
Length 20.95 cm
Width 12.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Arthur L. Church, 1924
Other Number 0223 - Cast Number

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