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Cast gold lime-flask of a seated female. 400-900 CE. Quimbaya Culture, Colombia. This hollow figure served as a ritual container for lime powder. The lime was chewed with coca leaves to release their active stimulant. Inv. Am1940,11.2.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART331130
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2294px × 3600px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Coca, Plant
Figure, Sculpture
Flask
Gold
Human
Lime
Quimbaya Culture (200-1000 CE)
Seated