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A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9
A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9
A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9
A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9
A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9
A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9
A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9

A Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the Form of a Whale 9" x 6 1/2"h x 3 1/2"w

$ 46.46

Availability: 97 in stock
  • Culture: Peruvian
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Peru

    Description

    Pre- Columbian Peruvian Chimu Culture Bottle in the form of a Whale
    900 – 1500 AD
    Condition: Very Good: There is a small chip on the rim. Otherwise this item shows typical ancient patination.
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    6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) high x 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) wide x 9 inches (22.9 cm) long
    This ancient jar has a robust form and a complex surface. The design elements on the bottom may represent barnacles, often found on whales. Whales would have been common off the coast of northern Peru
    This item was part of an eastern Sierra Nevada collection that was acquired in the 1960s.
    Insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when it is available.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.