Inca Hunchback Urpus – Aryballo
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Inca Hunchback Aryballo
A fine Inca hunchback urpus – aryballo. All black ceramic body. A complete human head over a wide-shouldered, hunchback individual. Sculpted low relief arms reaching out to the front on the upper chamber. Standard side strap handles mid-torso with a pointed bottom. He has a nicely defined face. A bob-style haircut and wears ears, nose, and neck jewelry. The vase opening also serves as his hat.
Measures 8.75″ /22.22 cm in height.
Condition: Rim-chip to the front area with no attempts to repair; otherwise, it is in Excellent Condition—earthen deposits throughout the surface.
Inca-Chimu, c. 1470 AD. Peru
Provenance: Ex J. Mathieu Estate, Hope, RI. Acquired 1970s
As with all ceramics from these periods, they met two functions: simple daily domestic use with less finishing or ceremonial vessels that showed higher aesthetic commitment.
Inca Portrait Head
Price – $1,480
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