Chancay Pottery Jar baule Terracotta horse and rider figures

Terracotta horse and rider figures were often left as votive offerings at sanctuaries or placed in the graves of the elite

and beads became important markers of status

Object number: 2020

was placed in the reservoir and fueled with castor or sesame oil to produce light

Chancay Pottery Jar baule Terracotta horse and rider figuresPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, c. 10001470 AD, Peru An exceptional hand crafted large Chancay pottery jar, featuring an elegantly corseted neck, flared spout, and dual handles. The ovoid body rests on a rounded base and is adorned with bold geometric patterns, including parallel vertical stripes painted in a deep dark brown hue over a natural beige terracotta surface. The Chancay civilization, flourishing along the central coast of Peru, is