• Culture/People:

    probably Muisca/Chibcha (archaeological culture) (attributed)

  • Object name:

    Fragment of a burial urn

  • Date created:

    AD 1200-1600

  • Place:

    Colombia

  • Media/Materials:

    Pottery, paint

  • Techniques:

    Slab built, modeled, incised, punctate, painted

  • Collection History/Provenance:

    Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Julius Carlebach (Julius Carlebach Gallery, New York); purchased by MAI from Julius Carlebach in 1961.

  • Dimensions:

    26 x 15 x 29 cm

  • Catalog number:

    23/920

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