Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel

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Pre-Columbian, Peru, probably 1100CE - 1500CE.

A finely modeled Pre-Columbian pottery stirrup vessel, the compressed shell-form body rising to a characteristic stirrup handle and cylindrical spout, the reverse with boldly rendered spiral whorl and the body further decorated with incised circular motifs and linear ornament. The opposing end tapers to a pointed extension, reinforcing the naturalistic shell inspiration of the form. The vessel is finished in a rich dark brown slip with light surface wear consistent with age.

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Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel

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