Blind Spout Incised Vessel

Paracas

3rd century BCE

Not on view

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Title: Blind Spout Incised Vessel
Date: 3rd century BCE
Geography: Peru, Ica Valley
Culture: Paracas
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.72 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Nathan Cummings, 1963
Object Number: 63.232.83
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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