Pre-Columbian, Chancay , Monkey Pottery Canteen, CA 1000 to 1470 CE, #1432
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Pre-Columbian, Chancay , Monkey Pottery Canteen, CA 1000 to 1470 CE, #1432

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Pre-Columbian, Chancay , Exquisite Monkey Pottery Canteen, CA 1000 to 1470 CE, #1432Description:#1432 Pr-Columbian, Chancay , Exquisite Monkey Pottery Canteen, CA 1000 to 1470 CE. Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 to 1470 CE. Attractive pottery canteen of a slightly flattened round form with a wide-mouthed spout branching off a narrow neck (to prevent evaporation), and flanking the globular neck and serving as handles are a pair of monkeys, both holding their hands to their mouths as if eating or licking the contents of the vessel. The surfaces painted with classic Chancay abstract geometric textile-inspired patterns running vertically down each side, and a step motif along top rim, all in black and cream hues. Dimensions: 6.5" W x 8.125" H (16.5 cm x 20.6 cm) Provenance: Ex-private collection of Charles and Rita Colbert acquired in the 1960's Condition Report: Intact. Very good for age. Expected surface wear with slight pigment loss. Decorations quite vivid.History:

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