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Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents a man carrying a deer ML040407

Chancay style1300 AD - 1532 AD

Museo Larco

Museo Larco
Lima, Peru

This is a sculptural ceramic jar depicting a man who carries a deer. He wears high status ornaments such as the headdress. This personage is related to the deer hunting, often represented in pre-Columbian art as an expression of the power of the feline, the Supreme Being that subjects its prey (deer) to be offered in sacrifice. (UH)

Este es un cántaro escultórico que representa a un personaje que carga un venado y viste adornos de alto rango, como el tocado de cabeza. Este personaje está relacionado al tema de la caza de venado, frecuentemente representado en el arte precolombino como una expresión del poder del felino, ser supremo, sobre su presa que se ofrece en sacrificio. (UH)

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  • Title: Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents a man carrying a deer ML040407
  • Creator: Chancay style
  • Date Created: 1300 AD - 1532 AD
  • Location Created: Lima, Peru, Peru
  • Título de la obra en español: Cántaro escultórico de cerámica que representa hombre cargando venado ML040407
  • Style: Chancay
  • Place Part Of: Peru
  • Physical Dimensions: w290 x h500 x d322 mm (Complete object)
  • More Info: Collection Database Entry - Museo Larco - Museo Larco
  • Type: Sculptural Ceramic Ceremonial Vessel
  • Rights: Museo Larco, Museo Larco
  • External Link: Museo Larco
  • Medium: Cerámica
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