Kero
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Kero

TitleKero
Date16th–18th century 16th century
MediumWood (escallonia), pigmented resin inlay
ClassificationWood-Containers
OriginQuechua Quechua
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1993
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Kero” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 16th–18th century. It is executed in wood (escallonia), pigmented resin inlay and classified as wood-containers. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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