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Stirrup Spout Vessel in Form of Llama Head

Chimú

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Chimú. Stirrup Spout Vessel in Form of Llama Head, ca.1100–1400. Ceramic, 8 3/4 x 6 in. (22.2 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Frank Sherman Benson Fund and the Henry L. Batterman Fund, 37.2585PA. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Stirrup Spout Vessel in Form of Llama Head

Date

ca.1100–1400

Period

Pre-Spanish

Medium

Ceramic

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

8 3/4 x 6 in. (22.2 x 15.2 cm)

Credit Line

Frank Sherman Benson Fund and the Henry L. Batterman Fund

Accession Number

37.2585PA

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Artists and makers

Chimú

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