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Cup depicting trophy heads and a winged being

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Miguel V. Merino Schröder; purchased by MAI from Miguel V. Merino Schröder in 1922.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Nasca (Nazca) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Seller
Miguel V. Merino Schröder (Miguel V. Merino Schroeder), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1877
Previous owner
Miguel V. Merino Schröder (Miguel V. Merino Schroeder), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1877
Date created
AD 550–650 (Early Intermediate period)
Object Name
Cup depicting trophy heads and a winged being
Media/Materials
Pottery, paint
Techniques
Coiled/hand built, painted
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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