Vessel in the Form of a Hand Holding a Jar
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureCupisnique
OriginNorth Coast, Peru
PeriodLate Early Horizon
Date400-100 BCE
MediumEarthenware, red pigment, and coil.
DimensionsOverall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
DescriptionChavin vessel, Late Early Horizon, of a left hand holding a small bowl, both incised with geometric designs, and traces of red pigment in the incisions.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.182
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.153
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700 CE
Object number: G83.1.89
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2