Photo of collection object Backrest of a Litter
Backrest of a Litter, 1185–1275 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability). mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlay, Overall: 60.4 x 95 cm (23 3/4 x 37 3/8 in.). John L. Severance Fund, 1952.233. CC0.

Backrest of a Litter

1185–1275 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability)

Maker Unknown

Art of the Americas

Backrest of a Litter, 1185–1275 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability). Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú people, Late Intermediate Period (AD 900 - 1470). Mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlay; overall: 60.4 x 95 cm (23 3/4 x 37 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1952.233 Cinnabar, a toxic mercuric sulfide, was used to color the red background and faces of the figures.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Sculpture
Formatted Medium
mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlay
Dimensions
Overall: 60.4 x 95 cm (23 3/4 x 37 3/8 in.)
Accession Number
1952.233
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
232 Andean

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