{"product_id":"chancay-double-chambered-whistling-vessel-with-standing-figure","title":"Chancay Double-Chambered Whistling Vessel with Standing Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentral Coast Peru, ca. 1000 – 1400 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding and complete ceramic double-chambered whistling vessel formed by two conjoined drum-shaped chambers resting on flaring pedestal bases. One chamber supports a tall, slender, tapering spout, while the opposite chamber is surmounted by a standing anthropomorphic figure. The figure stands in relief with hands positioned on hips, wearing a tall horned or crested headpiece, a high textured collar, and a belted tunic. A functional whistle is integrated into the arching strap handle and figure base. A strap handle connects the central spout to the standing figure. The vessel is decorated in a rich cream and dark brown slip, featuring geometric panels filled with vertical zigzags, wavy lines, and eye or pendant motifs along both sides of the chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 9 ¾ inches (24.8 cm) in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent, intact condition with minor surface wear, vibrant slip pigments, and light mineral encrustations consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparative Literature:\u003cbr\u003eCompare a closely related example in Christopher B. Donnan, Ceramic of Ancient Peru, Los Angeles: Fowler Museum of Cultural History, University of California, no. 195, page 101. Compare also in Federico Kauffmann-Doig, Ancestors of The Incas: The Lost Civilizations of Peru, 1998, page 141.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate of Rael Gleitsman. MFA Cermaics RISD, Fall River MA  02720, Acquired 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53769900917050,"sku":"17760","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17760.jpg?v=1784584049","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/chancay-double-chambered-whistling-vessel-with-standing-figure","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}