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Woman with Child Vessel100 BCE–600 CE

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Ceramic figural vessel modeled as a seated person in profile, painted in cream, brick red, dark brown, and black, with a spout extending from the back
Ceramic effigy vessel with a stirrup spout, modeled and painted to depict a seated figure with a cream-colored face, wide painted eyes, and black hair, holding a small animal against a reddish-brown torso; decorated with black, cream, and terracotta painted details and geometric bands at the base.
Ceramic figural vessel depicting a seated human figure with painted facial features, black hair, and wide circular eyes. The torso, rendered in dark red-brown, shows a painted animal figure held in the figure's hands. A geometric patterned band decorates the base, with small modeled feet visible below.
Title
Woman with Child Vessel
Culture
Nasca
Place Made
Peru, South Coast
Date Made
100 BCE–600 CE
Medium
Polychrome ceramic
Dimensions
4 x 2 3/4 in. (10.16 x 6.99 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Nasli M. Heeramaneck
Accession Number
M.73.48.49
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas