Corn Deity Effigy Vessel (Centeotl)
1000 - 1466 CE
11th-15th century
6 3/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. x 4 5/8 in. (17.15 cm x 17.15 cm x 11.75 cm)
Chimú,
Peruvian,
(1000–1466)
Object Type:
Pre-Columbian
Medium and Support:
Ceramic
Credit Line:
Gift of William O. Gross Jr.
Accession Number:
1986.086
Object Description
Ceramic effigy vessel molded in shape of ears of maize. Head of corn god appearing at top in front of flared spout. Brownish grey in color.
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