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Chimú and Inka-Chimú

Bottle with incised textile pattern

Inka-Chimú, 999-1469

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Bottle with incised textile pattern

Inka-Chimú, 999-1469

Physical Qualities Earthenware, 10 1/16 × 5 13/16 × 7 3/16 in. (25.5 × 14.7 × 18.3 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Frank H. McElhaney
Object Number 1957.66
Inka-style aríbalo shape with squat, slightly carinated body that bears small side handles and disproportionately tall spout. A panel of tocapu, or square textile designs, has been incised between the handles on the lower body exterior. In typical Chimú style, two monkeys have been appliqued to the juncture of the spout. One has partially broken off. The rear of the vessel also shows a feline that has been appliqued to the vessel exterior just above the incised panel.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Myths of Ancient Peru," October 7- 30, 1969.
"Myths of Ancient Peru," Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1969, cat. no. 99.

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