Effigy Vessel in Form of a Human Figure Emerging from a Gourd

Chimú

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Caption

Chimú. Effigy Vessel in Form of a Human Figure Emerging from a Gourd, 17th or 18th century (possibly). Ceramic, 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 in. (21.6 x 21.6 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Florence Walker, 53.97.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 53.97.1.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Effigy Vessel in Form of a Human Figure Emerging from a Gourd

Date

17th or 18th century (possibly)

Period

Colonial Period

Medium

Ceramic

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 in. (21.6 x 21.6 x 15.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Florence Walker

Accession Number

53.97.1

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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