Manta Ray-form Stirrup-spout Bottle
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureChimú
OriginNorth-central Coast, Peru
PeriodLate Intermediate period (1000-1530)
Date1370-1470
MediumEarthenware, black pigment, burnishing, and press moulded.
DimensionsOverall: 25.4 x 22 x 21 cm (10 x 8 11/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
DescriptionChimu manta-ray stirrup-spout bottle, Late Intermediate period, with squat-shaped body, ridged eyes, and tail at the back. The handle is moulded with a row of miniature avial figures, and the base of the spout has a crouching monkey.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.171
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.169
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.166
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-200 BCE
Object number: G83.1.154
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.168
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-500
Object number: G83.1.160
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700
Object number: G83.1.163
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
550-850
Object number: G83.1.124a-b
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
1000-1470
Object number: G03.13.1