AMICA ID:
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CMA_.1948.477
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AMICA Library Year:
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2000
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Object Type:
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Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
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Creator Nationality:
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South American; Pre-Columbian; Paracas
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Creator Name-CRT:
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Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas
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Title:
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Double-Spout Jar
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Title Type:
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Primary
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View:
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Full View
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Creation Date:
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c. 300 BC-AD 100
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Creation Start Date:
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-300
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Creation End Date:
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100
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Materials and Techniques:
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earthenware with post-firing resin paint
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Classification Term:
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Ceramic
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Classification Term:
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Ceramic
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Style or Period:
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Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas
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Creation Place:
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Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas
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Dimensions:
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Diameter: 14.2cm, Overall: 11.3cm
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AMICA Contributor:
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The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Owner Location:
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Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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ID Number:
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1948.477
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Credit Line:
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Gift of John Wise
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Rights:
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Context:
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Jars with two spouts linked by a bridgelike handle were common in the south coast region of ancient Peru, and were manufactured by both the Paracas and Nasca cultures. In this case, one spout is modeled as a bird's head, and the other forms its tail. Paracas vessels are distinguished by incised designs filled in with thick, resin-based paint that was applied after firing. Unlike slip-painted decoration (which is bonded to the vessel during firing), the resin-painted surface is fragile. However, the technique produces a glossy surface and intense, saturated colors (including green, which cannot be obtained with fired slip). This vessel is decorated with felines, probably small pampas cats, and curving pods or chili peppers.
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Related Image Identifier Link:
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CMA_.1948.477.tif
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