Chimú, Perú Terracotta Huaco in the shape of a cat fish. 900-1400 AD. 21 cm L. Spanish Import License.

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Huaco in the shape of a cat fish

CULTURE: Chimú, Perú

PERIOD: 900-1400 AD

MATERIAL: Terracotta

DIMENSIONS: 21 cm L.

PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manchester, United States of America. 1970.

CONDITION: Good condition.

DESCRIPTION:

The ceramics of the Chimú culture fulfill both functions, for daily or domestic use and for ceremonial offerings. Artisans of the Chimú culture worked in metallurgical workshops divided into sections for each of the specialized treatment of metals. They used molds in the manufacture of pottery from the Chimú culture, and the vessels were often made from smaller components. Numerous forms of vessels and decorations similar to Moche ceramics. The vessels of the Chimú culture were baked in an oxygen-deficient space, which is the reason for their characteristic dark color. With all these techniques, the inhabitants of the Chimú culture produced a large number of objects such as glasses, knives, containers , bracelets, pins, crowns, etc.


Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

Seller's Story

Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels. All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Huaco in the shape of a cat fish

CULTURE: Chimú, Perú

PERIOD: 900-1400 AD

MATERIAL: Terracotta

DIMENSIONS: 21 cm L.

PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manchester, United States of America. 1970.

CONDITION: Good condition.

DESCRIPTION:

The ceramics of the Chimú culture fulfill both functions, for daily or domestic use and for ceremonial offerings. Artisans of the Chimú culture worked in metallurgical workshops divided into sections for each of the specialized treatment of metals. They used molds in the manufacture of pottery from the Chimú culture, and the vessels were often made from smaller components. Numerous forms of vessels and decorations similar to Moche ceramics. The vessels of the Chimú culture were baked in an oxygen-deficient space, which is the reason for their characteristic dark color. With all these techniques, the inhabitants of the Chimú culture produced a large number of objects such as glasses, knives, containers , bracelets, pins, crowns, etc.


Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

Seller's Story

Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels. All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Chimú, Perú
Name of object
Huaco in the shape of a cat fish. 900-1400 AD. 21 cm L. Spanish Import License.
Century/ Timeframe
900-1400 AD
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Unknown
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Good

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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.

The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.

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