Nazca culture (Peru) Pottery Nazca single-spout jug ( With German export license ) - 14.1 cm
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Nazca single-spout jug, an original pottery piece from the Nazca culture (100–600 AD), measuring 14.1 cm high by 11 cm wide, in excellent condition with some superficial pigment damage, provenance Private Dutch collection with German export license; ex Gorny & Mosch; acquired 2025.
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A beautiful Nazca single-spout jug or bottle. The ancient Nazca culture in modern day Peru was known for its fine polychrome pottery. Nazca produced pottery that often related to the worship of supernatural beings who assured agricultural success. The abstract mythological figures that appear on the upper register of this jug are most likely connected to these religious beliefs. A line of female heads (with sideburns) around the vessel may be a symbolic representation of the earth. On the handle a geometrical design, most likely step motifs as a representation of mountains, temples or thrones.
Dimensions: 14,1 cm x 11 cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Some superficial damage to the pigment on the front.
Provenance: Private Dutch collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch. With German export license.
Private collection W.B. Bayern bought before 2005.
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- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
A beautiful Nazca single-spout jug or bottle. The ancient Nazca culture in modern day Peru was known for its fine polychrome pottery. Nazca produced pottery that often related to the worship of supernatural beings who assured agricultural success. The abstract mythological figures that appear on the upper register of this jug are most likely connected to these religious beliefs. A line of female heads (with sideburns) around the vessel may be a symbolic representation of the earth. On the handle a geometrical design, most likely step motifs as a representation of mountains, temples or thrones.
Dimensions: 14,1 cm x 11 cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Some superficial damage to the pigment on the front.
Provenance: Private Dutch collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch. With German export license.
Private collection W.B. Bayern bought before 2005.
Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
Details
Culture
Nazca culture (Peru)
Century/timeframe
100 – 600 AD
Name of object
Nazca single-spout jug ( With German export license )
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
14.1 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2005
Width
11 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
