124-J3-5
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| 1 | 1970.9.39 | Pot | As derived from Albertin Collection inventory documents: "Nasca open vessel, 7" diameter, polychrome white, black, brown, designs basically sub-rectangular. 4.0" high." Alternate description: Open, conical shape. Polychrome ware in black, white, and brown. Designs basically sub-rectangular. Bottom is natural below 2 brown bands, 2 brown triangles extend from small round bottom. Inside is light brown. Color: BK,WH,BR,TN -Pronounced smooth, rounded base. -Some weathering evident on bowl, design; partial staining on exterior, interior has what appears to be a water line. -Possible presence of salt—would indicate likely utilitarian usage. -Significant fractures sign of past breaking—has been mended with semi-visible adhesive; is missing number of tiny/small fragments from rim and surface, leaving two miniscule holes in side of bowl. -Design very geometrical—rectangles, squares; circular/oblong shapes, "step pyramids" alternating between upside-down and upright just below outer rim. |
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| 2 | 1970.9.42 | Pot | Polychrome ware, white, black, red and brown design consisting of vertical bars of various widths alternating brown, red, natural, tan. White bars have brown dots, some of which are worn off. White horizontal bar & four white bars. Dark brown band around rim. Color: WH,RD,BK,BR |
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| 3 | 1970.9.43 | Pot | Open. Inside includes a hand-painted black design focused on the inside; not around rim. |
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| 4 | 1970.9.44 | Pot | Open brown vessel; black arrow designs on inside bottom of bowl, half circle and bar design in brown around inside rim. Exterior plain. Color: BR,BK |
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| 5 | 1970.9.45 | Pot | Open. Black and brown designs inside.. Color: BK,BR |
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| 6 | 1970.9.47 | Pot | Description from Albertin Collection inventory document: Nasca open vessel. 4.1” diameter at top, 3.5” high. Outside design diamond-shaped in black. Other description: Open vessel. Outside design diamond-shaped in black. Interior blackened on bottom. Neck of bowl 4" diameter & is narrower than widest part of bowl. Has 2 protruberances near rim on each side. Color: RD,BK -Signs of salt presence on base, superficial cracking towards the base and rim also present. -Wear pattern around base and salt presence suggests a utilitarian purpose, possibly used to store water or food stuffs in the ground. -Ornamental, geometric nature of the design suggests the piece is from the later Nazca periods. -The linear space between the black diamonds may indicate a form of fibrous material was used to guide application of the slip before firing. |
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| 7 | 1970.9.53 | Pot | Constricted top. Human funny face with long narrow nose extending 1" from side, has hole to form spout. Two leaf-like designs on opposite side from face. Brown hand around center, red neck with brown line around base of neck. Color: BR,RD,WH |
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| 8 | 1970.9.56 | Pot | Constricted top. Egg-shaped vessel, obviously used for cooking. Polychrome ware, external designs in black, red, brown. Black design inside rim. Three finger loops. No designs. Color: BK,RD,BR |
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| 9 | 1972.5.2 | Bowl | Open. Circular and scalloped designs inside. Designs red and black edged in black bands. Color: RD,BK,WH |
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| 10 | 1972.5.4 | Bowl | Open. Outside, tan bottom, black center band; wavy design in red and black on white background on top third; inside tan bottom, red upper third. Color: TN,BK,RD |
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