Moche/Chimu Pottery Stirup vessel - 27 cm
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Chimú/Moche stirrup-spout vessel, burnished blackware ceramic from Peru, ca. 1300–1470 AD, height 27 cm, width 18 cm, with a square stirrup-spout and a monkey figure at the junction, incised fish-motif band, two minor chips on the spout, provenance Privécollectie and acquired from the United States in 2004.
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Chimú Blackware Stirrup-Spout Vessel – Peru, ca. 1300–1470
Late Intermediate Period
Ceremonial blackware vessel with square stirrup-spout construction, typical of Chimú craftsmanship.
A sculpted monkey figure sits at the junction of the spout and handle, adding narrative character.
The upper body features a finely incised decorative band with stylized fish motifs.
Made from burnished black ceramic with strong visual contrast.
Two minor chips are missing from the spout; otherwise intact.
Provenance: Peru
Dimensions: height 27 cm, body diameter 18 cm
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Chimú Blackware Stirrup-Spout Vessel – Peru, ca. 1300–1470
Late Intermediate Period
Ceremonial blackware vessel with square stirrup-spout construction, typical of Chimú craftsmanship.
A sculpted monkey figure sits at the junction of the spout and handle, adding narrative character.
The upper body features a finely incised decorative band with stylized fish motifs.
Made from burnished black ceramic with strong visual contrast.
Two minor chips are missing from the spout; otherwise intact.
Provenance: Peru
Dimensions: height 27 cm, body diameter 18 cm
Code: [optional fill-in]
EU only!!!
Details
Culture
Moche/Chimu
Century/ Timeframe
1300-1470AD
Name of object
Stirup vessel
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2004
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
27 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2001
Width
18 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
18 cm
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