A Chavin/Cupisnique Chirimoya Vessel Peru, c. 1200-500 BCE Hollow earthenware with a burnished black stirrup handle and spout. The chamber is in the form of a ripe chirimoya with a rough matte surface and nubbins that contrast nicely with the shiny stirrup spout. Chirimoya is a fruit native to the Andes and was eaten by the ancients as well people today. The incised nubbins on the surface are characteristic of Cupisnique pottery. Provenance: A Private Collection, New York, NY, acquired in 1988 Economos Works of Art, Santa Fe, NM Paul Shepard, Tucson, AZ A Private Collection Height: 8 ¾ inches HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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