Description:

Pre-Columbian, northwest coast of Peru, Viru culture, ca. 200 BCE. A charming example of whimsical artistry. This is a stirrup vessel with a very narrow, cylindrical handle and spout; opposite the spout is a delightful bird's face with huge eyes and short, downturned beak. The body of the vessel is the bird's body, bulbous and painted in negative resist style with a pattern of lines and dots. Size: 6.7" L x 5.25" W x 5.95" H (17 cm x 13.3 cm x 15.1 cm)

Provenance: Ex-New Hampshire collection, most acquired prior to 1985

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#119455

  • Condition: Spout and bird's face have been repaired; small chips and losses to foot.

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