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Stirrup spout vessel depicting a packed llama

Llama caravans were the most important means of transport in ancient Peru. They connected the Andean region over thousands of kilometres and transported goods. Llamas are not suitable as mounts.

Data Provider
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Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Moche-Kultur
Object type
Ritual object
Dimensions
Height: 18 cm
Length: 22 cm
Width: 17 cm
Material/Technique
Sound
painted, in model moulded, Engobe
Current location
Linden-Museum Stuttgart
Inventory number
M 30234

Provenance and sources

  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    Hartmann; 2435
  • Production
    when
    Phase III
  • Change of physical control or legal title
    where
    Peru
Provenance
This object does not have a confirmed provenance.

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Legal status metadata
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED
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