Earthenware Vessel - 12 cm - Jarjacha Vessel (No reserve price)
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Traditional Peruvian ceramic vessel from Ayacucho, a hand‑painted Jarjacha figure in terracotta fired clay, dating to 1950–1960, measuring 12 × 10 × 6 cm and weighing about 200 g, depicting the two‑headed mythological Jarjacha with llama/alpaca attributes and geometric Ayacucho motifs, in good used condition.
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Traditional Peruvian ceramic vessel from Ayacucho, handcrafted in fired clay and painted by hand.
The piece represents a Jarjacha, a mythological creature from Andean folklore. The Jarjacha is a two-headed being that adopts attributes of the llama and alpaca, and is associated with the punishment of incestuous relationships.
The surface preserves the characteristic reddish tone of terracotta, with painted decoration that combines geometric motifs following the Ayacucho pottery tradition.
Origin: Ayacucho, Peru.
Material: Fired clay
Dimensions: 12 × 10 × 6 cm.
Weight: 200 g.
It will be shipped with professional packaging and tracking code.
Seller's Story
Sutí & Antique is a shop where the passion for singular objects became a way of life. The dedication drives me to seek unique, rare, and special treasures all over Spain and Europe.
Each piece must convey the passion and appreciation for the past, ensuring that every object is authentic and has a story to tell.
Translated by Google TranslateTraditional Peruvian ceramic vessel from Ayacucho, handcrafted in fired clay and painted by hand.
The piece represents a Jarjacha, a mythological creature from Andean folklore. The Jarjacha is a two-headed being that adopts attributes of the llama and alpaca, and is associated with the punishment of incestuous relationships.
The surface preserves the characteristic reddish tone of terracotta, with painted decoration that combines geometric motifs following the Ayacucho pottery tradition.
Origin: Ayacucho, Peru.
Material: Fired clay
Dimensions: 12 × 10 × 6 cm.
Weight: 200 g.
It will be shipped with professional packaging and tracking code.
Seller's Story
Sutí & Antique is a shop where the passion for singular objects became a way of life. The dedication drives me to seek unique, rare, and special treasures all over Spain and Europe.
Each piece must convey the passion and appreciation for the past, ensuring that every object is authentic and has a story to tell.
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Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Ayacucho
Title additional information
Jarjacha Vessel
Number of objects
1
Material
Earthenware
Country of origin
Peru
Ethnic group/culture
Quechua
Height
12 cm
Indigenous object name
Jarjacha
Width
10 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
6 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1950-1960
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