Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 700 CE. A mesmerizing mold-made storage vessel with a serpentine motif. The jar rests on a flat base, and the elongated body is molded into billowing, rounded shapes that protruded from the sides. Encircling the body is a snake, with a head that is more feline than reptile, and has rounded ears. Fittingly this snake is a mythological creature known as the "eared serpent." The snake is in low relief but painted a beige hue to contrast with the orange ground. At the top is a wide, flared spout that is slip painted beige. The lustrous glaze and textured surface make for a very attractive and interesting piece! Size: 9" L x 8.25" H (22.9 cm x 21 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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#166365

Professionally repaired and restored. Repaired from approximately 4 large pieces with break lines visible on the interior, but indiscernible on exterior, with infill and overpainting to break lines. Chips to rim. Nice pigments and scattered manganese deposits. Old inventory label on base.