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Jar

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of archaeologist and filmmaker Penelope Creamer Strouth; purchased by MAI from Penelope Strouth in 1962.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Ica-Chincha (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Penelope Creamer Strouth (Penelope A. Creamer/Mrs. Howard S. Strouth), Non-Indian
Seller
Penelope Creamer Strouth (Penelope A. Creamer/Mrs. Howard S. Strouth), Non-Indian
Previous owner
Penelope Creamer Strouth (Penelope A. Creamer/Mrs. Howard S. Strouth), Non-Indian
Seller
Penelope Creamer Strouth (Penelope A. Creamer/Mrs. Howard S. Strouth), Non-Indian
Date created
AD 900–1470 (Late Intermediate period)
Object Name
Jar
Media/Materials
Pottery, paint
Techniques
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
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