Shark modeled effigy jar with wide-tubular spout on top. Body has black painted dots on cream background, brown belly and cream dots on red-brown band at rim. Incised decoration of five gill slits at both sides of body, eyes, nostrils and mouth. In relief dorsal, pectoral, pelvic and anal fin. Breakage repaired.

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• Type of Item jar
• Culture Wari
• Material clay, paint, adhesive
• Measurements height 11.4 cm, width 57.5 cm, depth 10.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
• Received from Erika H. Sawyer

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• Made in Lima

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• Creation Date between 800 and 1200
• Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
• Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
• Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 2990/0438