Pre-Columbian Chancay 'Very Large' Pottery Amphora

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Seller: antiqui ✉️ (98) 100%, Location: Fitzroy, VIC, AU, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 263255975660 Pre-Columbian Chancay 'Very Large' Pottery Amphora . Pre-Columbiian, Chancay 'Very Large'  Amphora Vessel. The Chancay were a Pre-Columbian Peruvian  archaeological culture, native to the Central Coast region north of Lima, later becoming part of the Inca Empire. Ca. 800 to 1200 A.D.
This  large egg shaped, three tone polychrome pottery amphora vessel with anthropomorphic features of indeterminate sex, is striking for the curious and highly original way in which unusual shapes are merged with elementary decorations. This Amphora vessel is a good example of the earlier group of Chancay ceramics that is decorated predominately in the three colors of black and red on a pale or white slip. While the Chancay potter has taken care to show body parts in relief such as ears, nose, hands and feet, facial traits are merely sketched and painted decoration is used to complete physical features. The face has low relief eyes, nose and mouth and the body has painted arms and legs in relief, the arms converging at the belly and supporting a small beggar’s kero (a ceremonial  beaker) . Though difficult to determine, these vessel figurines are thought to relate to a god thought to be associated with fertility rites. Dimensions: 43cm High x 22cm Wide. (16.93 x 8.66 inches) *Display stand not included.

Condition: Intact with some loss to head rim and kero. Expected surface wear as seen.
                 Overall very good condition for its age and use. Provenance: From a private Sydney collection. Please view photo scans as these form part of the description and condition A very nice and large piece for the collector or interior decorator.
  • Originating Region: South America
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Product Type: Vases, Urns
  • Era: Ca. 800 to 1200 A.D.
  • Provenance: Ex Private Sydney Collection
  • Material: Ceramic

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