probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Collector:
Worth G. Ross (W. G. Ross/Worth Gwynn Ross), Non-Indian, 1854-1916 Search this
Previous owner:
Worth G. Ross (W. G. Ross/Worth Gwynn Ross), Non-Indian, 1854-1916 Search this
Abby G.W. Ross (Abby Gibbs Wood Ross/Mrs. Worth G. Ross), Non-Indian, 1855-1927 Search this
Seller:
Abby G.W. Ross (Abby Gibbs Wood Ross/Mrs. Worth G. Ross), Non-Indian, 1855-1927 Search this
Object Name:
Jar (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Mold-made, painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Trujillo; Trujillo Province; La Libertad Region; Peru
Date created:
AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon period)
Collection History:
Collected by Worth G. Ross (1854-1916, of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service), probably between about 1890 to 1905; inherited by his widow Abby Gibbs Wood Ross (1855-1927); purchased by George Heye/MAI from Abby Gibbs Wood Ross in 1916.
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