Material : Terracotta
Origin : Peru
Culture : CHIMU - INCA
Era : 850/ 1550 AD

Condition : Perfect condition

Dimensions : 11-3/4"H

Magnificent urpu or amphora, representing the most characteristic shape Inca pottery. They were used to carry corn. On the body, there are four patterns of stylized animals. This urpu shows the mix between two cultures: Chimu and Inca. The Inca urpu was black, with Chimu patterns.
Provenance: private french collection

 

Bibliography
R. Stone-Miller, L'art des Andes, p. 213 à 216, Londres, 1995; M. Rostworowski, "Une brêve vision de l'Etat inca", p. 183 à 203, Pérou. L'art de Chavin aux Incas, Paris, 2006.