probably Nasca (Nazca) (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Ernesto F. Belli (Ernest Belli), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1892 Search this
Seller:
Ernesto F. Belli (Ernest Belli), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1892 Search this
Object Name:
Jar (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled, painted, painted
Dimensions:
10.3 x 6.2 cm
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Nasca (Nazca) region; Peru
Date created:
AD 100–450 (Early Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Ernesto F. Belli (b. ca. 1892, an Italian businessman working in Peru); purchased by MAI from Ernesto Belli in 1927.
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