Nazca polychrome vessel with serpents motif. Ca. 220 BCE - 150 CE

Accession Number: VO-0093

Category: Objects

Pre-Columbian, South Coast of Peru, Nazca, ca. 22- BCE - 125 CE.Polychrome vessel of organic, phytomorphic form and thin walls finely painted with six slithering serpents and protruding floral motifs in hues of red, orange, cream, black, grey, and white.

Chips of base and rim. Pressure fissures on and a bit above the base. Surface wear commensurate with age.

Size: Diameter: 19 cm; Height: 16 cm; Mouth diameter: 8.5 cm.

 

Additional Information

Collection Ceramics
Material Earthenware
Country Nazca, Peru
Period 1 AD , 1 BC , 2 AD , 2 BC , 3 BC
Type / Purpose Vessel
Media/Technique Polychrome Pottery
Acquisition year 2018

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