Pre-Columbian, northern highlands of Peru, Recuay culture, ca. 200 to 600 CE. A fabulous pottery vessel displaying a spherical body and a narrow, flared spout, all sitting upon a round yet stable base. Featuring hues of beige, orange, and black, the delightful vessel features the form of a jaguar at its top, exhibiting a projecting snout, huge eyes, perky ears, a thick body, and an attenuated tail. Wavy and straight striations formed via negative resist embellish the body of the charming creature, while a lovely maze motif wraps horizontally around the body of the vessel. Size: 3.875" in diameter x 5" H (9.8 cm x 12.7 cm)
The jaguar symbolized power and might throughout the Pre-Columbian world. Warriors, rulers, hunters, and shamans alike associated themselves with this king of beasts, the largest and most powerful feline in the Americas.
Provenance: ex-Drimmer collection, Florida, USA, before 1965
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Condition
Collection label and collection number on base. Restoration and chip to spout. Some light nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigments.