Black clay vessel in the shape of a gourd. Body is thick and rounded, with stem thinning and looping up to join with a small, short spout that flares widely at the rim. A small loop handle in horizontal position connects at base of neck and shoulder of pot and base is flat. Gourd is ridged, with natural looking nodules covering the surface. Well preserved.

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• Type of Item vessel
• Culture Chimu
• Material clay
• Measurements height 17.0 cm, width 20.2 cm, depth 13.1 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Peru

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• Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
• Ownership Date before October 29, 2014
• Acquisition Date on October 29, 2014

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3083/0003