The piece features a finely twisted spiral shaft tapering to a sharp point
featuring an elongated head
Stable overall
Decoration: The body is decorated with subtle
and refined symmetry demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship of late north coast Peruvian pottery traditions during the transitional Chimú-Inca horizon
Pre-Columbian Chancay painted pottery vessel The piece features a finelyChancay Polychrome Effigy Vessel Pre Columbian, Central Coast of Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 10001450 CEPainted terracotta, height 13 in (34. 3 cm)Provenance: Purportedly purchased at Sothebys, New York, 1985; Ex Roland Auctions, NY; from the Estate of Ronald Blatt (owner of Blatt Billiards, New York City) Striking and expressive effigy vessel depicting a standing male figure with hands clasped at the chest, painted in cream, red, and black pigments.