Penguin Vessel
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Penguin Vessel

TitlePenguin Vessel
ArtistCeramist unknown (Nazca) South coast, Peru
Date350–500 CE 4th century
MediumEarthenware and slip
Classificationearthenware
OriginPeruvian South Coast Peruvian South Coast
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineKate S. Buckingham Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Penguin Vessel” is a work by Ceramist unknown (Nazca) South coast, Peru, dated 350–500 CE. It is executed in earthenware and slip and classified as earthenware. 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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Catalogued as earthenware. See other public-domain works in the same medium, all free to download and reuse.

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Recorded origin: Peruvian South Coast. Browse more public-domain art from Peruvian South Coast.

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