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Set of anthropomorphic containers

Quimbaya Archaeological Region5th century AD to 7th AD

Museo de América

Museo de América
Madrid, Spain

Set of anthropomorphic urns exhibited in the funerary world room of the Museum of America. These pieces are part of what is known as the Quimbaya Treasure—a funerary assemblage of gold and *tumbaga* objects discovered in two pre-Columbian tombs. Beyond the sheer size of the collection, its value lies in an exceptional level of technical and artistic mastery that places these works among the pinnacles of pre-Hispanic art.

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  • Title: Set of anthropomorphic containers
  • Creator: Quimbaya Archaeological Region
  • Date: 5th century AD to 7th AD
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Type: Grave goods
  • Medium: Gold
Museo de América

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