Parrot with Double-chambered Bottle
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureSalinar
OriginCerro Arena, Peru
PeriodEarly Horizon (1000-200 BCE)
Date500 - 300 BCE
MediumEarthenware, ochre slip, brown pigment, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 17.5 x 17.8 x 10.5 cm (6 7/8 x 7 in., 10.5 cm)
DescriptionSalinar double-bodied parrot whistling effigy bottle, Late Early Horizon, with one side moulded as a stylized parrot with curving perforated beak. There is a small rounded handle and a tall spout. It is painted in tan, with brownish-orange lizards, and geometric designs.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.159
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
800-1100
Object number: G83.1.172
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-500
Object number: G83.1.160
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-1200
Object number: G83.1.86
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.166
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.153
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700
Object number: G83.1.163