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Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird

5th–3rd century BCE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird
  • Date: 5th–3rd century BCE
  • Geography: Peru, Ica Valley
  • Culture: Paracas
  • Medium: Ceramic, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.43 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Containers
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.228.110
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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