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Figure Jar
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Figure Jar

TitleFigure Jar
Date3rd–6th century 3rd century
MediumCeramic, slip, pigment
ClassificationCeramics-Containers
OriginMoche Moche
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Nathan Cummings, 1976
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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