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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Seal Effigy Stirrup Spout Vessel
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Seal Effigy Stirrup Spout Vessel

Maker Chimu culture , Central Coast (Perú)
Date1200 - 1476
Made/manufacturedSouth America
MediumSmudge-fired blackware ceramic
Dimensions6 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (15.9 x 8.9 x 21 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase
Object numberC-75-10
Collections
DescriptionStirrup pot with flat oval bottom, rounded egg-shaped body with stubby pointed tail, raised appliqués of legs - frog-like in back, wide turtle-like in front, large head with low beak -like nose, small eyes, three lines for mouth, and ears, stirrup handle has spout missing tail of attached monkey on stirrup
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