Chancay Pottery Canteen with Monkey jindynasty once resting on the lower

once resting on the lower abdomen

Late Dynastic Period

Traces of green and blue pigment

Featuring a round

is a superb example of the advanced ceramic traditions of the Nariño-Carchi region

Chancay Pottery Canteen with Monkey jindynasty once resting on the lowerPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, c. 10001470 AD, Peru A rare and captivating large pottery canteen from the Chancay culture, skillfully crafted in a slightly flattened ovoid form with twin curved handles flanking the neck. The vessel features a wide mouthed spout branching from a slender neckan ingenious design to reduce evaporationand is decorated with striking geometric patterns inspired by Chancay textile designs. Executed in the classic black