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Jar with Spout in the Form of an Owl Face

Chimú

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Caption

Chimú. Jar with Spout in the Form of an Owl Face, ca.1100–1400. Ceramic, 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (22.2 x 17.1 x 15.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.87. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Jar with Spout in the Form of an Owl Face

Date

ca.1100–1400

Period

Pre-Spanish

Medium

Ceramic

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

8 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (22.2 x 17.1 x 15.9 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund

Accession Number

41.1275.87

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Artists and makers

Chimú

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