Large grey-pink anthropomorphic vase with a rounded base and a mouth/neck that emerges from the top of the head. [ASh [OPS move] 21/03/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Large grey-pink anthropomorphic vase with a rounded base and a mouth/neck that emerges from the top of the head. [ASh [OPS move] 21/03/2016]
Long description: Large grey-pink anthropomorphic vase with a rounded base and a mouth/neck that emerges from the top of the head. The exterior has moulded on the front with hands holding onto a small vessel and two nipple feet. There is a rope sling tied around the crown of the figure. [ASh [OPS move] 21/03/2016]
Geographical reference: Peru
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Peru; Unknown
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
Date
Date collected: By 1874
Acquisition information: Donated: 1884
Materials and processes: Material Pottery, Material Rope Plant, Process Woven, Process Moulded
Dimensions: Height: max 370 mm, Diameter: max 186 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1884.62.12 PR Cat other PR nos: 2017
Research and responses: "Old Development Series' appears to relate to displays in the Anthropological Institute, from which Pitt-Rivers bought objects in 1881 (see 1884.62.10 and 1884.62.13). I have updated the 'Other Owners' accordingly [Dan Hicks 20/09/2012]

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