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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Vase

ca. 1200-1460 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of black earthenware with a face in relief on one side, and a pair of balls suspended by a cord on the other side. Curved tubular handle and upright spout.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware
Brief description
Vase of black earthenware, made in Chimú, North Coast of Peru, ca. 1200-1460.
Physical description
Vase of black earthenware with a face in relief on one side, and a pair of balls suspended by a cord on the other side. Curved tubular handle and upright spout.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.5cm
  • Diameter: 13.7cm
Style
Production
Made in Chimú, North Coast of Peru. Found in a huaca or burial ground at Chan-Chan.
Collection
Accession number
1035-1875

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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