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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Serpent cup
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Serpent cup

Maker Inca culture (Peru)
Date1400–1530
Made/manufacturedSouth America
MediumCeramic with pigments
Dimensions6 5/8 x 11 x 6 in. (16.8 x 27.9 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase
Object numberC-74-3
Collections
DescriptionVessel in form of coiled serpent, with tail looped over one coil of body, end extending opposite head, wide triangular head with broad mouth open showing clenched triangular teeth, circular eyes and nose ridge on top of head, small globular cup on top of tail loop, opening into hollow body.
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