Vessel is tall, tubular in shape, with a rounded bottom and flaring mouth. Top portion of exterior is painted with large, repeating step motifs around midpoint, with a geometric design encircling rim. These are in rust, tan, dark red and black on a white background. Interior is undecorated but for a black line around mouth. Slightly cracked.

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• Type of Item cup
• Culture Nasca
• Material clay, paint
• Measurements height 15.8 cm, diameter 11.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Wendy Thurston, Anne Lyons
• Received from Wendy Thurston, Anne Lyons

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• Made in Ica

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• Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
• Ownership Date before October 29, 2014
• Acquisition Date on October 29, 2014

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3083/0001