Chimu/Andean
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| 1 | 1970.9.58 | Pot | Description from Albertin Collection inventory document: Chimu culture, Peru, north coast, vessel with constricted top. Black ware. 1.5” top diameter, maximum width 8”, height 6.3”. No designs. Other Descriptions: Globular with no designs. Constricted opening at top with short slightly flared rim. Color: BK -Plain black ware is a typical form of Chimu ceramics, and those lacking physical or chromatic design suggest utilitarian use -Rounded bottom typical of vessels meant to be placed in the ground -Heavily damaged opening, superficial cracking present -Signs of general wear |
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| 2 | 2000.5.0001 | Pitcher | Stirrup-spout vessel with decrotive motif on upper body. Motif contains birds, step frets and stippling. A short flared rim sits on stirrup-spout mounted on egg-shaped body. Slightly convex base. Stylized step fretting beneath points where spout attaches to body. Pebble polish surface abrasion visible. Color: BR |
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| 3 | 2004.25.13 | Knife | Bronze. Handle in the form of a male figurine with a headdress called a "Chimu Lord." Chumi Lord stands on top of actual knife tip, which is wedge-shaped. Back of knife has etchings, consistent with front. Knife blade has carving which appears to be a dancing figure. Color: BZ |
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