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Wari

Polychrome jar

Wari, 650-800

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Wari

Polychrome jar

Wari, 650-800

Physical Qualities Earthenware, slip paintS, 9 in. (22.9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. George G. Graham, Alexander S. Graham, and Carol Lee Graham
Object Number 2003.189
Flat ovoid form with a small bird-shaped lug at either side of neck; geometric decoration throughout upper two-thirds of body, including interlocking step-frets, undulating lines, circles with dots, with a central design on one side resembling a monster head in profile with open, pointed snout, teeth, circular eye, and large, pointed ear.

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Wari

2000–2000

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