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Double-chambered Jar with Human Head

Chimú

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Chimú. Double-chambered Jar with Human Head, probably 19th or 20th century. Ceramic, 8 7/16 x 2 15/16 in. (21.5 x 7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 30.1054. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Double-chambered Jar with Human Head

Date

probably 19th or 20th century

Period

Pre-Spanish

Medium

Ceramic

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

8 7/16 x 2 15/16 in. (21.5 x 7.5 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

30.1054

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Artists and makers

Chimú

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