Pot
65-46-12
From: Peru | Salinas
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 65-46-12 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chimu (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Peru | Salinas |
| Culture Area | Andean |
| Period | Historic Period |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Technique | Black Ware | Polished |
| Iconography | Human Head |
| Description | 2 small rounded pots connected at centers of their sides and by handle which spans from the straight spout (with lip) on one to the whistle-head on the other. head has modelled face looking away from handle, 2 proportionately large ears and tall 'hat' with whisle in back. Black ware highly stone polished. Chimu influenced. Possibly post-Spanish influence although may be before contact. |
| Height | 14.5 cm |
| Width | 16.7 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Watson Kitner, 1965 |
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