Miniature Litter Section
Object type: Litter backrest and pillow
Department: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Culture: Chimú or Chancay
Date: 11th–late 15th century
Medium: Silver (hammered), gilt
Dimensions: a: H. 2 1/2 × W. 3 1/8 × D. 1/4 in. (6.4 × 7.9 × 0.6 cm)
b: H. 1 1/2 × W. 2 × D. 1/4 in. (3.8 × 5.1 × 0.6 cm)
Classification: Metal-Sculpture
Geography:     Peru  
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
Accession year: 1964