Bottle with Incised Designs

Paracas

5th–4th century BCE

Not on view

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Title: Bottle with Incised Designs
Date: 5th–4th century BCE
Geography: Peru, Ica Valley
Culture: Paracas
Medium: Ceramic, pigment, ancient peanuts
Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/4 in. (12.07 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Vessels
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
Object Number: 64.228.83
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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