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Vessel (Peru)

This is a vessel. It is dated 500–1000 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is earthenware, slip. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor Boldgett.

  • Engraving
  • black ink and watercolors on paper.
  • Gift of Caroline King Duer.
  • 1938-2-2

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 15.3 × 14 × 11.5 cm (6 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 4 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Vessel (Peru); earthenware, slip; H x W x D: 15.3 × 14 × 11.5 cm (6 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 4 1/2 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor Boldgett; 1962-202-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Ellen DeGeneres Selects.

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