As derived from Albertin Collection inventory documents: "Nasca open vessel. 4.8" diameter at top, 7.7" high. Polychrome ware, external design in white, gray, yellow, black, and red."
Alternate description: Open top, beaker. Polychrome ware. External design in white, gray, yellow, black, and red. Color: WH,GY,YL,BK,RD
-Weathering evident—appears to have signs salt development, indicates possible utilitarian use as a food/water storage vessel placed in ground.
-Bottom of beaker rounded; mostly smooth save for central part of base.
-Interior has mix of light brown and dark patches—light patches appear to be dried earth; dark patches possibly from firing method or paint.
-Designs repetitive, both geometric forms and bird-like heads; fading due to weathering, salt development.
-Around upper quarter of beaker, majority of eyes of "bird heads" are closed, one with eye open—appears black, almost purple in color.
