"Parrot Vase, Peru, Chimu, 10th-15th Century, Pre-columbian Culture"
Liquid vase in the shape of a parrot. In the Chimu culture, the parrot was associated with the notions of fertility and abundance. It is one of the many animals often depicted on ceramic vessels. The vase was made of pottery fired under oxygen-limited conditions, resulting in a black surface of the vase, which was then polished. Peru, Chimu culture, 10th-15th century. Height 9.3 cm, length 14.5 cm, width 8.3 cm. State of conservation as it appears in the photographs, good. Free delivery in EU. ! I send parcels by insured courier (DPD or DHL). All items are packaged very carefully. Payment by international bank transfer.