Description:

Pre-Columbian, central coast of Peru, Chancay, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. A large bichrome pottery molded figural vessel depicting a beggar. He sits on his haunches, holding a small cup in his hands, with added heavy dark brown pigment details and relief features including an elaborate headdress, expressive facial elements (just look at those dramatic tears), and a wonderful jagged collar. Size: 5.375" W x 10.75" H (13.7 cm x 27.3 cm)

Provenance: ex private, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection

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#126628

  • Condition: Surface wear with areas of pigment loss commensurate with age. Surface fissure beneath the chin that does not continue around vessel.

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