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Bird Jar

1st–6th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bird Jar
  • Date: 1st–6th century
  • Geography: Peru
  • Culture: Nasca
  • Medium: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: H. 4 3/4 × Diam. 6 3/8 × L. 6 1/2 in. (12.1 × 16.2 × 16.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Containers
  • Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1961
  • Object Number: 1978.412.66
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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