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Vessel with Stirrup Spout
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The stirrup spout first appeared on the North Coast in the ceramics of the Cupisnique culture, a Chavín contemporary, and remained an important North Coast spout form until the time of the Spanish conquest. It probably had symbolic meaning, now lost.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, inspired by the Cupisnique style |
|---|---|
| Date | 1900s (thermoluminescence date) |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, likely modern, inspired by the Cupisnique style |
| Medium | earthenware |
| Dimensions | Overall: 22.8 x 17.2 cm (9 x 6 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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