Chancay Pottery Bichrome Jar w/ Avian Design
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Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 to 1300 CE. A lovely, hand-built terracotta vessel. It has a globular body with a rounded base, twin strap handles, a deep interior cavity, and a flared spout. An adorable stylized avian figure rests on the side of the jar, beak facing upwards and wings pinned back, with a pair of X-shaped designs embellishing the rim. Painted in brown-on-cream hues characteristic of Chancay artistry, this is a fabulous example from ancient Peru! Size: 6.75" H (17.1 cm).
Provenance: private Washington, D.C., USA collection
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#131137
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 to 1300 CE. A lovely, hand-built terracotta vessel. It has a globular body with a rounded base, twin strap handles, a deep interior cavity, and a flared spout. An adorable stylized avian figure rests on the side of the jar, beak facing upwards and wings pinned back, with a pair of X-shaped designs embellishing the rim. Painted in brown-on-cream hues characteristic of Chancay artistry, this is a fabulous example from ancient Peru! Size: 6.75" H (17.1 cm).
Provenance: private Washington, D.C., USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#131137
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Expected age-commensurate surface wear and abrasions, fading to pigmentation, with nicks and chips to rim, handles, body, and base, otherwise very good. Nice earthen deposits throughout.
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Chancay Pottery Bichrome Jar w/ Avian Design
Estimate $200 - $300
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