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Whistling Bottle with Human Figure

Chimú

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Caption

Chimú. Whistling Bottle with Human Figure, ca.1100–1400. Ceramic, 8 x 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (20.3 x 10.8 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.85. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Whistling Bottle with Human Figure

Date

ca.1100–1400

Period

Pre-Spanish

Medium

Ceramic

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

8 x 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (20.3 x 10.8 x 16.5 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund

Accession Number

41.1275.85

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Artists and makers

Chimú

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