Dimensions: 8 ½ inches tall, 5 ¾ inches wide, weighs 524 grams. Description: Rare large blackware single spout stirrup vessel decorated with multiple raised geometric patterns and stipels. The top of the vessel contains 4 separate pyramid shaped sections with two containing a raised relief of a warrior holding a blade and a severed head. The other two contain reliefs of depictions of enemy warriors. No repairs or restorations found. Small spout flake, a few stable age cracks and loss of some surface area, otherwise intact. Abrasions, wear consistent with age. Overall excellent condition. Provenance: Ex. Private Tampa, FL collection, acquired in the 1960’s. Acquired by John McIntosh, MSE, MBA of Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, FL in 2019. Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Peru SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Black DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Ceramic & Porcelain REGION OF ORIGIN: Peru MAKER: Pre Columbian Chimu Potter SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: 8 ½ inches tall, 5 ¾ inches wide, weighs 524 grams. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime PROVENANCE 3: Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025. LISTED BY: The Artifact City Collection TYPE: Pottery PROVENANCE 2: Acquired by Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Florida in 2019 PROVENANCE 1: Ex. Private Tampa, FL collection, acquired in the 1960’s. STYLE: Pre-Columbian ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original
