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Ceremonial vessel that represents a human face (left) ML100746

Chimu style1300 AD - 1532 AD

Museo Larco

Museo Larco
Lima, Peru

This is a ceremonial silver glass that represents a human head. In the eyes and lachrymals gold leaf has been applied. In the back of the head, the character exhibits two ears of corn. (UH)

Este es un vaso ceremonial de plata que representa una cabeza humana. En los ojos y los lagrimales se ha aplicado láminas de oro. En la parte posterior de la cabeza, el personaje tiene dos mazorcas de maíz. (UH)

Details

  • Title: Ceremonial vessel that represents a human face (left) ML100746
  • Creator: Chimu style
  • Date Created: 1300 AD - 1532 AD
  • Location Created: Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, Peru
  • Título de la obra en español: Vaso de plata con rostro humano (izquierda) ML100746
  • Style: Chimú
  • Place Part Of: Peru
  • Physical Dimensions: w115 x h173 x d105 mm (Complete object)
  • More Info: Collection Database Entry - Museo Larco - Museo Larco
  • Type: Ceremonial Vessel
  • Rights: Museo Larco, Museo Larco
  • External Link: Museo Larco
  • Medium: Plata

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