Effigy Jar
Spout-and-Bridge Jar
54-13-7
From: Peru
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 54-13-7 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Paracas |
| Provenience | Peru |
| Culture Area | Andean |
| Period | Nasca A (uncertain) |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Clay |
| Iconography | Human |
| Description | Human Effigy. Squatting human figure; head, hands and dish of three potatoes (?) in full round; arms and legs painted. Small strap handle from shoulder to back of head with short spout on top of head; spout tapers to its mouth. Red ware. Black and white paint except face which is red with round black and white eyes; and handle and spout which are red; white painted scroll on lower back. Surface badly damaged. |
| Height | 18.2 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
| Outside Diameter | 10.5 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
| Credit Line | Exchange with Peabody Museum of Salem, 1954 |
| Other Number | E17324 - Old Museum Number |
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