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Double-chambered Whistling Jar with Human Figure

Chimú

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Chimú. Double-chambered Whistling Jar with Human Figure, ca.1100–1400. Ceramic, 7 5/16 x 8 in. (18.6 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Frank Sherman Benson Fund and the Henry L. Batterman Fund, 37.2571PA. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Double-chambered Whistling Jar with Human Figure

Date

ca.1100–1400

Period

Pre-Spanish

Medium

Ceramic

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

7 5/16 x 8 in. (18.6 x 20.3 cm)

Credit Line

Frank Sherman Benson Fund and the Henry L. Batterman Fund

Accession Number

37.2571PA

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Artists and makers

Chimú

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