Chimú-Inca Miniature Vessel
Chimú-Inca Miniature Vessel
Pre-Columbian era, Chimú-Inca culture, c. 1430-1470AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru.
Absolutely charming, small-sized Chimú pottery vessel with ovoid body, short neck, flaring spout and small strap handles on shoulders. Rounded base. Vertical mould seams down sides, well-smoothed and polished surface. The Chimú ceramics fullfilled both functions, for daily use of household and for ceremonial offerings. Pottery types tended to be standardized, with quantity production, made on molds, and generally of a plain black ware. The pottery were fired in a kiln deprived of oxygen, causing the iron compounds in the clay to turn black. Lighter ceramics were also produced in smaller quantities. The characteristic brightness was obtained by rubbing with rock that previously had been polished. Many animals, fruits, characters, and mystical entities have been represented pictorially on Chimú ceramics. Monkeys were not native to the coastal regions of Peru, but it is believed they were imported from Ecuador to the north and kept as pets, or trained to harvest fruits from trees.
Good condition. Chips to rim. Wear consistent with age and use. Fine patina. Size approx. 6,0cm x 7,4cm x 3,8cm.
Provenance:
Swedish private collection.
Collection of Dr. Jesús ku Chirinos. Collected in the 1950's to 1960's.
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