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Single Spout Painted Jar

7th–5th century BCE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Single Spout Painted Jar
  • Date: 7th–5th century BCE
  • Geography: Peru, Ica Valley
  • Culture: Paracas
  • Medium: Ceramic, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 3 3/8 in. (8.57 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Containers
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.228.91
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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