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Bottle, Falcon
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Bottle, Falcon

TitleBottle, Falcon
Date5th–2nd century BCE 4th century BCE
MediumCeramic, pigment
ClassificationCeramics-Containers
OriginParacas Paracas
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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