Double spout and bridge vessel
Artist
Peru
Date100BC - AD200
MediumCeramic
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number1950.43.18
DescriptionA double spout and bridge vessel in the form of two mammiform fruits; one is painted red-brown, the other dark red; the point at which they are joined is painted white, outlined in black; the fruits are spheroidal and come to a peak at the front, which is painted black with a ring of white at the base of the peak; the "black" of the fruits are slightly flattened, giving the vessel a tendency to lie on that side; in the center of this flattened side, each has a black spt; on the outer side, each has a buff spot surrounded by a black ring; the spouts are slightly tapered at the top, painted dark brown (black?) and joined by a dark brown (black?) bridge with pale orange, red and white design painted on the upper surface which represents chili peppersOn View
Not on view
Egypt
