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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Lime Bottle
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Lime Bottle

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date800 BCE-1400 CE
Mediumgourd
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (4.4 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of S. Hosmer Compton
Terms
    Object number93.0034.28
    DescriptionMiniature lime container for coca chewing with pyroengraved geometric design.
    On View
    Not on view
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    Paracas
    700 BCE-1 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
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    Fon people
    not dated
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    Borana people
    not dated
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    Nariño-Carchi
    400-1532
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    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nariño-Carchi
    400-1532
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ewe people
    collected between 1960-1973
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    Maasai people
    not dated
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    Maasai people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maasai people
    not dated
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    Artist Unknown
    not dated