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Stirrup-handled bottle

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frederick P. Drew (a retired diplomat living in Peru who collected and traded antiquities); purchased by MAI from Frederick Drew through Darwin B. Palmer, Jr. in 1970.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Chavín or Cupisnique (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Frederick P. Drew (Fred Drew), Non-Indian
Seller
Frederick P. Drew (Fred Drew), Non-Indian
Seller agent
Darwin B. Palmer, Jr. (Darwin Bayne Palmer Jr.), Non-Indian
Date created
1300–200 BC (Formative period)
Object Name
Stirrup-handled bottle
Media/Materials
Pottery
Techniques
Mold-made, modeled, engraved
Dimensions
21 x 14 cm
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
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