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Ceremonial vessel that represents an armadillo ML100407

Chimu style1300 AD - 1532 AD

Museo Larco

Museo Larco
Lima, Peru

This is a sculptural silver jar that represents an armadillo. The body of the jar is engraved with mythological scenes that include people carrying bags on their backs, birds, monkeys, squirrels and stepped motifs. (UH)

Este es un cántaro de plata que representa un armadillo. El cuerpo del cántaro está burilado con escenas mitológicas, en las que se puede identificar a personas cargando bultos a la espalda, aves, monos, ardillas y motivos escalonados. (UH)

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  • Title: Ceremonial vessel that represents an armadillo ML100407
  • Creator: Chimu style
  • Date Created: 1300 AD - 1532 AD
  • Location Created: Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, Peru
  • Título de la obra en español: Cántaro de plata que representa armadillo ML100407
  • Style: Chimú
  • Place Part Of: Peru
  • Physical Dimensions: w157 x h187 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
Museo Larco

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