An embodiment of ancient craftsmanship, this Chancay culture ceramic vessel stands as a profound testimony to the ritualistic and everyday life of the Andean people. Adorned with an intricately depicted anthropomorphic visage, the vessel's surface is a canvas showcasing geometric motifs and stippled textures that are characteristic of the coastal Peruvian civilization. The visage, marked by piercing eyes and a ceremonially significant headdress, could possibly represent a figure of cultural veneration or mythological significance. The Chancay, known for their mastery in textiles and ceramics, left behind an artistic legacy that continues to inform our understanding of pre-Columbian cultural narratives.

Length: 23 cm (9.06 inches)
Width: 14 cm (5.51 inches)

Provenance:
Previously in the collection of Senora Isabela Suarez, Madrid, acquired during the 1920s.
Later part of a private collection, Valencia, since 1967.

Keywords:
Pre-Columbian, Chancay, Ceramic Vessel, Anthropomorphic, Peruvian Artifact, Coastal Peru, Ancient Artistry, Ceremonial Object, Geometric Design, Stippled Texture, Cultural Veneration, Mythological Figure, Andean Civilization, Textile Mastery, Ritual Practices, Artistic Legacy, 1000-1400 AD, Collectible, Archaeological Relic, Indigenous Artwork.

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