Pre-Columbian, Central Coast of Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A bichrome terracotta bowl with thin, flared walls, a flat corseted foot, and a pleasing linear motif painted across its basin. The exterior register is undecorated, highlighting the cream and orange-hued surface of its buffware which is smooth to the touch, with a stone-like presence and feel. Its interior basin features wide “X” and “V” shaped bandings, accompanied by esoteric symbols that adorn the four sides of the basin. A well-preserved example, with a charming painted decoration and presence! Size: 8" Diameter x 3.45" H (20.3 cm x 8.8 cm)

Provenance: Deaccessioned from Ashland University, Ashland, OH, donated to the University between 7/14/1994 and 12/31/1998.

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#165435

Light chipping to peripheries of rim. Minor chips present on interior basin. Minor nicks to peripheries of foot. Weathering of exterior register. Otherwise in excellent condition and intact. Painted program in exemplary form!