Two-handled anthropomorphic jar
Two-handled anthropomorphic jar
Two-handled anthropomorphic jar
Two-handled anthropomorphic jar

Currently not on view

Two-handled anthropomorphic jar,

400–800 CE

Coastal Wari
Middle Horizon
y1933-24

Information

Title
Two-handled anthropomorphic jar
Dates

400–800 CE

Medium
Ceramic with polychrome slip
Dimensions
h. 29.0 cm., w. 26.7 cm., d. 21.3 cm. (11 7/16 x 10 1/2 x 8 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
y1933-24
Place Made

South America, Peru, Central coast

Culture
Huari
Type
jars, ceramics
Materials
slip, ceramic, polychrome
Subject
anthropomorphic, fish

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