Animal Effigy

68-5-1

From: Peru

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 68-5-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mochica
Provenience Peru
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Red clay (?) rounded vase in the shape of a frog. Behind head onback of frog is "funnel" opening of vase. Mouth and eyes delinated with white paint. White stripes painted across nose, down back, and on "funnel". Forelegs of frog are maize plants.

Height 17.8 cm
Length 17.5 cm
Width 13.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Windsor Hall Galleries, 1968

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