Double spout and bridge bottle with anthropomorphic mythical being or warrior
Artist
Nasca artist(s)
CultureNasca
OriginSouth Coast, Peru
PeriodEarly Intermediate Period, Middle Nasca Period
Date200-400
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 18.5 x 14 cm (7 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
DescriptionNasca bridge-spout vessel, Early Intermediate period, with a large demon-headed figure wearing a serpent-like costume, carrying weapons and trophy-heads. It is painted in shades of grey, orange, brown, black, and cream.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.188
Classifications
Ancestral AbiayalaSub-classification
AndeanCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Nasca artist(s)
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Nasca artist(s)
100-300
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800-1000
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Artist / Maker: Cupisnique artist(s)
1250 BCE - 1 CE
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Artist / Maker: Lambayeque artist(s)
800-1000
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Artist / Maker: Moche artist(s)
100-700
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Artist / Maker: Moche artist(s)
500-700
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Artist / Maker: Moche artist(s)
100-700
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ca.1680-1700
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Artist / Maker: Moche artist(s)
100-500
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