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Double spout and bridge vessel

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Double spout and bridge vessel

Artist: Peru
Date: 100BC - AD200
Medium: Ceramic
Classification: Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number: 1950.43.18
DescriptionA double spout and bridge vessel in the form of two mammiform fruits; one is painted red-brown, the other dark red; the point at which they are joined is painted white, outlined in black; the fruits are spheroidal and come to a peak at the front, which is painted black with a ring of white at the base of the peak; the "black" of the fruits are slightly flattened, giving the vessel a tendency to lie on that side; in the center of this flattened side, each has a black spt; on the outer side, each has a buff spot surrounded by a black ring; the spouts are slightly tapered at the top, painted dark brown (black?) and joined by a dark brown (black?) bridge with pale orange, red and white design painted on the upper surface which represents chili peppers
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