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Jar in the Form of a Bird

Chimú

Caption

Chimú. Jar in the Form of a Bird, 16th century (probably). Ceramic, 6 1/2 x 11 in. (16.5 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Alfred W. Jenkins Fund, 34.5532.

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Jar in the Form of a Bird

Date

16th century (probably)

Period

Pre-Spanish

Medium

Ceramic

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 11 in. (16.5 x 27.9 cm)

Credit Line

Alfred W. Jenkins Fund

Accession Number

34.5532

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Artists and makers

Chimú

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