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Drinking cup representing a Mythical Killer Whale with "fan head"
  • CollectionAmerica
  • Inventory numberAAM 05054
    • Object nameUrn
  • TitleDrinking cup representing a Mythical Killer Whale with "fan head"
  • CultureNasca
    • GeographyPlace of production:PeruGeographical Reference > America > South America
  • DateAD 100 - AD 600
    • MaterialTerracottaMaterial > Earth > Clay > Ceramic > Earthenware (material)
    TechniqueDecorative paintingTechnique > General techniques > Painting
  • DimensionsH x D: 18,9 cm, 13,6 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
  • ExhibitionInca Dress Code
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Rounded cup of multi-colour terracotta, depicting a mythical monster and decorated with a frieze of decapitated heads above and below the monster ; stylisation of puma