Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Chorrera, ca. 9th to 4th century BCE. A skillfully executed human effigy vessel with characteristic voluminous, rounded forms and a relatively minimalist aesthetic when it comes to defining the anatomy. The figure lies upon its back as if deep in slumber, with chubby arms held to the sides - hands with incised fingers protruding just a bit - and short rotund legs extending to simple feet with incised toes. The abdominal region is open to provide the vessel's storage chamber. The broad head presents a simple visage comprised of coffee bean shaped raised and slit eyes, a protruding pointy nose, a slightly raised slit mouth, cup-shaped ears, and a plain, tightly fitted cap or coiffure. The body appears to be genderless with very little additional ornament aside from the elegant application of red and orange slip. Size: 5.25" L x 7.625" W x 3.625" H (13.3 cm x 19.4 cm x 9.2 cm)

Cf. a very similar example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection (accession number 1987.113).

Provenance: private Vaught collection, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Fissure to rim above left leg and another one radiating from a tiny nick to the bulbous area of the leg below. Otherwise excellent. Nice burnishing marks on surface.