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Paccha (ritual vessel)

Gallery 202 · Inca artist(s) · 15th–16th century · Met web page

An Inca ritual vessel (paccha) that depicts the complete life cycle of corn, from sowing to harvest to beer-making.

Gallery 233 → Gallery 202

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Paccha (ritual vessel) by Inca artist(s)

Walk from Gallery 233 through Gallery 207, 206, 205, and into Gallery 202 in the Americas section. The paccha vessel is displayed here.