Chimú and Inka-Chimú
Bottle with incised textile pattern
Inka-Chimú, 999-1469
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Earthenware, 10 1/16 × 5 13/16 × 7 3/16 in. (25.5 × 14.7 × 18.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Frank H. McElhaney
Object Number
1957.66
Inka-style aríbalo shape with squat, slightly carinated body that bears small side handles and disproportionately tall spout. A panel of tocapu, or square textile designs, has been incised between the handles on the lower body exterior. In typical Chimú style, two monkeys have been appliqued to the juncture of the spout. One has partially broken off. The rear of the vessel also shows a feline that has been appliqued to the vessel exterior just above the incised panel.
"Myths of Ancient Peru," Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1969, cat. no. 99.
