Bottle with Fishing Boat on Top
Maker
Chimu culture
, Central Coast (Perú)
DateLate Intermediate period, 1200-1350
Made/manufacturedSouth America
MediumBlackware ceramic
Dimensions9 1/2 x 5 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. (24.1 x 14.3 x 7.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase with additional funds from the Presidents Special Purchase Fund
Object numberC-73-116
DescriptionDisk shaped vessel with concave sides, supported by oval footing ring, on top of disk is a large horn-shaped boat with two figures on board, smaller figure in front, larger figure with flared hat that is spout for vessel, both figures straddling boat and paddling; grey ware with burnished black slip, on sides of vessel body are identical scenes (mold made?) of boating figures above, on water filled with fish, birds in air, surrounded by two rings of wave designs.
