Stirrup-spout bottle

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Date created: 1300–200 BC (Formative period)

Culture/People: probably Chavín or Cupisnique (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987; Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (Mrs. Arthur M. Sackler), Non-Indian, 1919-2019
Donor: Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987; Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (Mrs. Arthur M. Sackler), Non-Indian, 1919-2019

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector) and his wife Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (1919-2019); donated to MAI by Dr. Arthur Sackler and Dr. Marietta Sackler in 1966.
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Place: Cupisnique area; Pacasmayo Province; La Libertad Region; Peru

See related items: Chavín (archaeological culture); Containers and Vessels
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Andes

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/7094
Barcode: 237094.000

Object Type: Containers and Vessels

Object Name: Stirrup-spout bottle
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Mold-made, modeled, engraved
Dimensions: 25.5 x 14 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60928efdb-204e-4386-9fd6-cd41ff31c63e

Record ID: NMAI_252431