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Catalog Data

Culture/People:
probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Seller:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921  Search this
Previous owner:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921  Search this
Dr. Joseph L. Jones, Non-Indian, 1833-1896  Search this
Previous seller:
Dr. S. Landerreche (S. Landerriche), Non-Indian  Search this
Possible owner:
Dr. S. Landerreche (S. Landerriche), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Stirrup-spout bottle depicting a healing scene
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Dimensions:
19.5 x 16 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
North Coast; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; possibly purchased in 1885 by Dr. Joseph L. Jones (1833-1896, New Orleans, Louisiana) from Dr. S. Landerreche, Peruvian Commissioner at the World Cotton Centennial/World Centennial and Cotton Exposition in New Orleans (1884-1885); purchased by George Heye from Dr. Jones's widow, Susan Polk Jones (1842-1921), in 1906.
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Catalog Number:
7433
Barcode:
007433.000
See related items:
Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture)
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ae285022-fbe9-493e-8db9-a7407c712e6d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_7780