Description:

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A pottery vessel with an inverted piriform body upon a flat base and walls that rise up to pointed shoulders, a flared neck, and wide mouth. The walls of the vessel are rendered in relief with swirling glyphs and rearing beasts on both sides, which probably represent fierce jaguars. The jaguars' mouths are open displaying pointed teeth, and incised triangles cross the rear ends of their bodies. The surface of the vessel is deep umber with traces of black pigment. A fine piece, likely intended for a member of the Chimu elite, for in the Pre-Columbian world, jaguar imagery symbolized power and might. Hence, warriors, rulers, hunters, and shamans alike associated themselves with this king of beasts, the largest and most powerful feline in the New World. Size: 6.5" W x 7.5" H (16.5 cm x 19 cm) Size: 6.5" W x 7.5" H (16.5 cm x 19 cm)

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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  • Condition: Chips to the rim and age commensurate surface wear. Abrasions to interior of rim. Traces of painted pigments and great details!

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