Stirrup vessel ·  Peru, Nazca · ID: 3037913

Description

fired clay, globular vessel with twin spout and bridge handle, exterior decoration consisting of polychrome painted anthropomorphic deities, one on either side, each with cat-like head and fish-like body, tongues out and holding rattles and panpipes, fine condition;
the Nazca artists had managed to develop a whole series of fireresisting colours applied to vessels before firing. The themes chosen are affected by a strong symbolism but do not show any individual representations of princes, priests or warriors.

Comparing literature

Wieczorek, Alfried (Hg.), An die Mächte der Natur, Mainz 2002, p. 131, ill. 4.13