Double-Chambered Whistling Vessel

1995.05.0002

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Artifact Identification Double-Chambered Whistling Vessel   (1995.05.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Late Intermediate
Date 1000– 1475
Culture Chimu

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 20.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 18.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 12.3 cm
Weight 885 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing, Incising

Research Remarks

Description

Purchased from Harlan J. Berk. Double-chambered vase. Peru. 1200-1400 A.D.

Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Baessler Archiv. Museum für Völkerkunde, Berlin. [Identification of figures on Chimu pots.]

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Yuen Tze and Sara de Mundo Lo
Reproduction no

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