Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 CE. A wonderful, bridge-spouted, double-chambered vessel adorned in black and cream pigments. Mold-made, the fascinating vessel features 2 circular chambers upon conical feet that are connected at their midsections via a cylindrical tunnel. A charming figure positioned with its hands on its hips stands atop one of the vessel's chambers, while a slender, tubular spout rises from the other chamber. The spout and figure are connected by an arched ribbon of clay, forming a nice handle. Gazing out from huge, annular eyes, the standing figure is extensively ornamented with a black tunic, striped arms and legs, an elaborate biconical headdress, a stamped pectoral, and 2 sizable earspools. Each flat face of both chambers is intricately painted with wavy and straight vertical striations. Size: 7.3" L x 10.2" H (18.5 cm x 25.9 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010

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Repaired with some restoration. Expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with impressive preservation of pigments.