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- Peru
- two-headed horse, 2009?
- Where object was made: Cuzco region, Peru
- ceramic
- Object Height/Width/Length: 28.5 x 9 x 22.5 cm
Object Height/Width/Length: 11 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 8 7/8 in - Museum purchase: Peter T. Bohan Art Acquisition Fund
- Not on display
- 2009.0163
- Peru
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- Description
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Large two-headed horse used as drinking vessel at wedding ceremonies. It is brownish grey. There are four small fin-like projections on the hip and shoulder joints, and a ridge across the breast with a rosette above it. There is a spout-like opening on the back.