Face Beaker

Chimú

12th–15th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Face Beaker
Date: 12th–15th century
Geography: Peru
Culture: Chimú
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 × W. 4 1/4 in. (14 × 10.8 cm)
Classification: Metal-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1882
Object Number: 82.1.26
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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