Alan C. Lapiner (Alan Charles Lapiner), Non-Indian, 1933-1975 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987 Search this
Object Name:
Pitcher representing a feline (jaguar or ocelot)
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Dimensions:
18.5 x 18.7 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Peru
Date created:
200 BC–AD 600 (Early Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1966 from Arts of the Four Quarters, a New York City gallery owned and operated by Alan C. Lapiner (1933-1975) using funds donated by Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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