Pre-Columbian Nazca culture. Southern Coast - Peru Fine ceramic beaker from the Nazca culture. The slightly flaring cylindrical form is painted in a rich polychrome palette of red, ochre, black, and cream. The exterior is decorated with stylized mythological imagery identified as the “Mythical Bird” - a composite being combining human and raptorial bird elements, shown with trophy heads, a powerful symbol associated with ritual, warfare, and fertility in Nazca iconography. Condition: Restored, overall well preserved Time period: Ca. 200 - 400 AD Dimensions: 12,3 cm high Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with German export license See picture from the auction catalogue. Sorry but no shipping to the USA The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.