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Apajata. Jarra matrimonial

Anonymous20th century

Museo de Arte de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Museo de Arte de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Lima, Peru

Folk art collection of Ceremonial jar known as apajata, used to contain the wedding gifts given to the newlyweds. The partially glazed ceramic piece presents small figures of musicians and dancers on the neck of the jar. The rich decoration refers to the festivity and also to the wish of prosperity for the marriage.

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  • Title: Apajata. Jarra matrimonial
  • Creator: Anonymous
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location Created: Puno
  • Physical Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 21 cm
  • Type: Ceramics
  • Rights: Folk art collection (18th - 20th Century)
  • Medium: Ceramics
Museo de Arte de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

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