Kero (Drinking Cup) with Cantuta Flowers
| Title | Kero (Drinking Cup) with Cantuta Flowers |
|---|---|
| Artist | Maker unknown (Inca) Viceroyalty of Peru (probably Peru or Bolivia) |
| Date | 1600–1800 17th century |
| Medium | Wood and mopa-mopa resin |
| Classification | wood |
| Origin | Peru, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Arts of the Americas Discretionary Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Kero (Drinking Cup) with Cantuta Flowers” is a work by Maker unknown (Inca) Viceroyalty of Peru (probably Peru or Bolivia), dated 1600–1800. It is executed in wood and mopa-mopa resin and classified as wood. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. 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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The artist
This work is attributed to Maker unknown (Inca). Browse every catalogued public-domain plate by this maker.
The period
Dated to 1600–1800. Explore the wider set of works from the 17th century held in the archive.
The origin
Recorded origin: Peru, Viceroyalty of. Browse more public-domain art from Peru.
The collection
Made available through the Art Institute of Chicago open-access programme, which explicitly places this work in the public domain.
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