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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Sican Bird Vessel TL Tested

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A pre-Columbian ceramic bottle in the shape of a bird from Northern Coast of Peru likely Sican Culture that flourished from 8th to 14th century. The avian vessel features a hollow body with a long sprout on its back that connects the head with an arched handle. The molded surface was painted with an ochre color slip and still retains most of the color. The vessel was dated a thermoluminescent test in 1992 performed by Laboratory Ralf Kotalla in Germany. The report indicates the age of the bottle is around 12th century. (Last firing 950 years +/-20%). This is consistent with the style of the Sican pottery with long and straight sprout and arched flat handle.
The original files of the TL test will be included with the piece to the buyer.

More Information

Origin:	Peru
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Minor fading. Minor wear and rubbing, scattered losses of slip colors. Holes under beak and tail for testing purposes. With original TL test dossier.
Creation Date:	12th century
Styles / Movements:	Pre-Columbian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	641637

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	7.5 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	19.05 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.