Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Lambayeque Valley, Middle Sican-Lambayeque culture, ca. 900 to 1100 CE. An impressive, mold-made blackware stirrup vessel comprised of a flat base, flared walls, a carinated top, and 2 conical spouts connected via a ribbon-form handle. The top of the lovely vessel is adorned with 2 relief scenes of right-facing bird with a lengthy body, a flared tail, a target-motif eye, and a curved beak held open to reveal a slender tongue. Meanwhile, the head of a lord with an elaborate headdress projects from the top of the handle, flanked by a pair of zoomorphic creatures. Size: 7.625" in diameter x 7.25" H (19.4 cm x 18.4 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA

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#165425

TL holes on base and under handle. Repaired from several pieces with restoration. Chips to handle and spouts. Nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with light earthen deposits in recessed areas.