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Sculptural vessel
Recuay Culture2nd-7th century
Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy
This vessel combines two volumetric forms typical of Recuay figurative art: the container with a cone-shaped handle and the architectural decorative sculpture. Most likely, it represents a fortified palace guarded by three warriors armed with dagger and shield, with two veiled women visible on the inside.
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Details
- Title: Sculptural vessel
- Creator: Recuay Culture
- Date Created: 2nd-7th century
- Location Created: Peru, North-central highlands
- Physical Dimensions: h 20 cm
- Type: Vessel
- Rights: Federico Balzarotti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1258
- Medium: Coil-built and hand-modeled terracotta
- Collocazione: Currently not on view
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