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View translationChancay Terracotta Figurative globular jar vessel. 38 cm H. 1000 - 1400 AD. With Spanish Export License.
No. 89686171
Figurative globular jar vessel.
Chancay, Peru, 1000 - 1400 AD.
Terracotta and pigments
DIMENSIONS: 38 cm heigth and 19 cm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition, original state, not restored, see photos.
Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France, formed during 1960 - 1980. With import-export spanish license.
Ceramics are also a very common feature of the Chancay culture. This pottery has been found mainly in the cemeteries of the Ancon and Chancay valleys, for example at Ancon (archaeological site). The Chancay civilization produced ceramics on a large scale using moulds. However, open vessels with more than 400 different types of drawings that have yet to be decrypted, uniquely created by artisans, have been found.
The technique used in creating ceramics was with a rough matt surface that was later painted with a dark colour, usually black or brown, on top of a lighter cream or white background. this dark on light characteristic is known as black on white.
Vessels are often large and quaintly shaped. Egg-shaped jars are some of the more common. Ceramic dolls or female figurines were also created. These were usually large, female-looking dolls made from clay. The faces and sometimes the upper sections of the body are covered with ornaments of different geometric shapes. Imprints of textiles on some ceramic human effigies demonstrate that human figures, often painted nude with body art, were dressed in real clothing, granting them reality and vital energy. The eyes were accentuated with a line on each side and the arms were usually short. These geometric ornamentations are very common on Chancay ceramics.
Other common ceramic vessels were oblong jars with narrow necks and wide mouths, with designs in the form of human faces and geometric shapes painted in the black on cream technique. Other common animal shapes are birds or llamas. Another common class of items were cuchimilcos, small standing human-shaped idols with prominent jaws, wide black painted eyes, and prominent modeled genitalia. These figures are particularly notable for their unusual bodily position, which is characterized by upwardly extended arms with palms that face the viewer. The palms are often blackened. These figures have been found in the tombs of Chancay nobility.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Seller's Story
Figurative globular jar vessel.
Chancay, Peru, 1000 - 1400 AD.
Terracotta and pigments
DIMENSIONS: 38 cm heigth and 19 cm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition, original state, not restored, see photos.
Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France, formed during 1960 - 1980. With import-export spanish license.
Ceramics are also a very common feature of the Chancay culture. This pottery has been found mainly in the cemeteries of the Ancon and Chancay valleys, for example at Ancon (archaeological site). The Chancay civilization produced ceramics on a large scale using moulds. However, open vessels with more than 400 different types of drawings that have yet to be decrypted, uniquely created by artisans, have been found.
The technique used in creating ceramics was with a rough matt surface that was later painted with a dark colour, usually black or brown, on top of a lighter cream or white background. this dark on light characteristic is known as black on white.
Vessels are often large and quaintly shaped. Egg-shaped jars are some of the more common. Ceramic dolls or female figurines were also created. These were usually large, female-looking dolls made from clay. The faces and sometimes the upper sections of the body are covered with ornaments of different geometric shapes. Imprints of textiles on some ceramic human effigies demonstrate that human figures, often painted nude with body art, were dressed in real clothing, granting them reality and vital energy. The eyes were accentuated with a line on each side and the arms were usually short. These geometric ornamentations are very common on Chancay ceramics.
Other common ceramic vessels were oblong jars with narrow necks and wide mouths, with designs in the form of human faces and geometric shapes painted in the black on cream technique. Other common animal shapes are birds or llamas. Another common class of items were cuchimilcos, small standing human-shaped idols with prominent jaws, wide black painted eyes, and prominent modeled genitalia. These figures are particularly notable for their unusual bodily position, which is characterized by upwardly extended arms with palms that face the viewer. The palms are often blackened. These figures have been found in the tombs of Chancay nobility.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Seller's Story
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Como esperaba.
View translationTodo perfecto gracias
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View translationDer Uschepti wurde sehr schnell verschickt und war sehr sehr gut verpackt. Danke für das wunderschöne Stück.
View translationtutto perfetto, eccellente!
View translationNice item, good and fast shipping
View translationPersona seria e corretta che fa fronte alle consegne in brevissimo tempo. Oggetto conforme alle foto pubblicate.
View translationArrived well packed and in good condition! Gracias!
View translationtutto ok
View translationA beautiful piece. Very happy. Thank you very much.
View translationtodo perfecto
View translationOggetto come da foto arrivato in tempi brevissimi e protetto per la spedizione con le dovute cautele.Serietà del venditore. G.
View translationCe vendeur est parfait, livraison rapide, les objets sont bien emballés et le transporteur DHL super. L'objet est arrivé en parfait état et la découverte est magnifique et pleine d'émotions. Merci Vi
View translationMagnifique de travailler avec vous, livraison très rapide, emballage parfait livreur géniaux. L'objet est merveilleux et très émouvant en parfait état. Merci Viviane
View translationBeautiful work, fast shipping
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Article conforme à la description envoie rapide très bonne communication merci👍
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View translationArticle conforme à la description superbe objet bon communication avec le vendeur la seule chose qui peut être regrettable pour cette sorte d'article c'est qu'il n'y a pas de certificat d'authenticité
View translationAgréablement surpris par la qualité de l'objet. mais j'ai des doutes sur l'authenticité; le collier est monté sur câble d'acier. pas de fermoir... Etonnant pour un objet dit "ancien"...
View translationIt's formed with ancient beads, same that all necklaces in other dealers and museums, mounted on modern thread, as is logical
Lovely necklace. Exactly as described and pictured. Well wrapped and packed.I would heartily recommend this seller, and would definitely buy from them again.
View translationWhat a remarkable vase. So delicate, so fine! I am very happy with it. It will get a beautiful spot in our livingroom. Thank you very much, Annet
View translationProdukt noch schöner als auf dem Bild! Immer wieder gerne, schneller Versand, alles einfach top!
View translationJ’aimerais recevoir le certificat d’authenticité qui était prévu avec la commande. Avec mes remerciements
View translationI send via postal letter
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.