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Miniature Vessel with Deity200–500 CE

Not on view
Small spherical carved object in dark reddish-brown, incised with a frontal figure with large circular eyes, open-mouthed face, raised arms, and geometric stepped patterns covering the surface

Unknown, Miniature Vessel with Deity, 200–500 CE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost, Photo © Justin Kerr (#K6711)

Title
Miniature Vessel with Deity
Culture
Chimú
Place Made
Peru, North Coast
Date Made
200–500 CE
Medium
Ironwood
Dimensions
3 x 2 4/5 x 2 4/5 in. (7.62 x 7.112 x 7.112 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.71
Classification
Wood
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas