Double-chambered Figural Bridge-spout Whistling Bottle
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureLambayeque
OriginPeru
PeriodLate Intermediate period (800 CE-1100 CE)
Date800-1100
MediumRed earthenware, pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 16.8 x 18.2 x 12.5 cm (6 5/8 x 7 3/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
DescriptionLambayeque moulded double-chambered whistling vessel, Early Intermediate period, with the front of the square section being surmounted by a standing llama, with two attendants. The back body moulded in the form of a shell with a tall tapering spout and a wide strap handle. It is painted in black, cream and reddish-brown, with areas of scroll and circular geometric patterns.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.172
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500 - 300 BCE
Object number: G83.1.159
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-300 BCE
Object number: G83.1.181
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.166
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700
Object number: G83.1.163
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.169
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
800-1000
Object number: G83.1.320
