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Double spout and bridge vessel
Paracas Culture4th century BC-2nd century AD
Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy
A long-tailed feline shown from the side is the main decorative motive of this artifact. Depictions of animals are a common theme in Peru’s pre-Hispanic art. Large-size felines, a symbol of political-religious power, were among the most frequently recurring images.
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Details
- Title: Double spout and bridge vessel
- Creator: Paracas Culture
- Date Created: 4th century BC-2nd century AD
- Location Created: Peru, Southern Coast
- Physical Dimensions: h 15 cm
- Type: Vessel
- Rights: Federico Balzarotti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1260
- Medium: Coil-built and hand-modeled terracotta, etching, and post-fired paint
- Collocazione: Currently not on view
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