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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Chancay
Title:Strap-handled canteen with birds
Date Made:1100-1500 (Late Intermediate Period)
Type:Container; Ceramic
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware with white and brown pigments
Place Made:South America; Peru; Chancay Valley
Measurements:overall: 8 1/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 6 1/4 in; 20.6375 cm x 15.875 cm x 15.875 cm
Accession Number:  MH 2009.14.4
Credit Line:Gift of Sarah A. Nunneley (Class of 1963)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Round canteen (cantaro) with curved base and two small handles protruding from a narrow, flared mouth. Geometric pattern painted in dark brown slip frames an image of a bird on either side of the chamber. Base is solid brown.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; indigenous people; pottery; vessels; containers

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