Necked jar with mutual captive-taking depicted in a spider's web
Necked jar with mutual captive-taking depicted in a spider's web

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Necked jar with mutual captive-taking depicted in a spider's web,

330–430 CE

Nasca
Early Intermediate Period (Middle Nasca phase)
L.1990.87

Information

Title
Necked jar with mutual captive-taking depicted in a spider's web
Dates

330–430 CE

Medium
Ceramic with polychrome
Dimensions
h. 13.0 cm., diam. 16.5 cm. (5 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Promised bequest of Gillett G. Griffin
Object Number
L.1990.87
Place Made

South America, Peru, South coast

Culture
Nazca
Period
Early Intermediate period
Type
jars, ceramics
Materials
ceramic, polychrome
Subject
men, water, figures (representations)

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