Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall
Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall
Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall
Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall
Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall
Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall
Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall

Aryballo Vessel Traditional Inca Pottery Hand Painted 10" Tall

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$79.00
  • A very beautiful and exceptional artwork. A vessel known as "Aryballo" (Urpus in Quechua language) that is elaborated by indigenous habitants of the Southern of Peru using techniques that come from the Inca's time
  • Depicts traditional geometric figures of the Inca Culture. Includes rows of triangles, squares, and parallel lines. Also includes figures of "The Chakana" or "Inca Cross" a symbol that summarizes the Universe
  • This large Urpus were used for the Incas for the production, storage, and transportation of "Chicha" a fermented corn beer, as well as other foods. The pointed base of allowed the large ones to be set into the ground for stability. Ropes were pulled through the handles and secured around the lug for carrying on the backs of porters. Similar pieces can be found at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. 
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Height: 10" It comes with a base that allows to place the vessel in upright position. Ideal to decorate different spaces of you home or studio.