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This is double-spouted vessel; a "Spotted Cat" was depicted on it. Mythical creatures are frequently depicted on Nazca vessels. Combinations of multiple elements result in a wide range of forms. The "Spotted Cat" figure represents the pampas cat, native to the south coast of Peru. From Nasca, Peru, circa 200-300 CE. (National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK)
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Amin, O. S. M. (2015, November 22). Nazca Vessel with Spotted Cat Design. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4211/nazca-vessel-with-spotted-cat-design/
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Nazca Vessel with Spotted Cat Design." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Nov 2015. Web. 26 Jul 2024.