Vase

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Date:900 - 1476 (c.)

Description:An ancient large circular pot from Peru, brought from Lima in 1880.

The pot is Chimu reduction fired blackware, with a rounded base and a wide flaring rim. There are two loops at the side of the neck, and the sides are decorated by moulded friezes. It was made c.900-1476.

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South America Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Ethnography Ethnographical Ceramic

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M110.1915.5 (60/23208)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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