Beaker
c. 800–1370
Maker Unknown
Art of the Americas
Beaker, c. 800–1370. Peru, North Coast, Sicán. Hammered and embossed gold alloy; overall: 15.2 x 12 cm (6 x 4 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of James C. Gruener in memory of his wife, Florence Crowell Gruener 1983.189 Profile figures are unusual in Sicán metal beakers. The presence of such figures is one reason the museum is undertaking research to determine whether this vessel is authentic. Embossed in the central band of this cup are warriors carrying clubs and slings.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Metalwork
- Formatted Medium
- hammered and embossed gold alloy
- Dimensions
- Overall: 15.2 x 12 cm (6 x 4 3/4 in.)
- Departments
- Art of the Americas
- Accession Number
- 1983.189
- Credit Line
- Gift of James C. Gruener in memory of his wife, Florence Crowell Gruener
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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