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The Colonial Andes: Tapestries and Silverwork, 1530–1830 Back to main page for this exhibition Back to images from this exhibition Eucharistic urn in the form of a pelican Lima(?), ca. 1750–60 Silver, partially gilt, with gold and precious stones, cast, molded, repoussé, and chased, with burnished punchwork; H. 32 5/8 in. (83 cm), max. W. 35 7/8 in. (91 cm), base 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (30 x 30 cm) Monasterio de Nuestra Señora del Prado, Lima

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