Beautiful pottery vessel with globular body and spouted handle. Both sides have a bird eating a fish. Rich burgundy colour and brown and cream tones. Intact said for some surface ware. Dates to circa 100BC to 600 AD. Measures 7.125 inches to 5.5 inches.
Provenance: Ex Roth collection, Ex Mesik, Ex. Sante Fe collection
The double spout and bridge vessel is a type of ceramic drinking container which originated on the Peruvian coast before 500 BC among indigenous communities. Characterized by its dual spouts connected by a handle, this bottle-like vessel was first utilized by the Paracas culture and later adopted by the Nazca. Initially, the Paracas decorated these vessels with incised designs inspired by Chavin art. Over time, advancements in ceramic technology enabled them to create vessels with thinner walls, transforming them into sculptural forms. The Nazca continued this tradition, crafting vessels that featured intricate figurative designs, adorned with polychrome.
