{"product_id":"lambayeque-sican-nbsp-seated-lord-blackware-vessel","title":"Lambayeque (Sicán) \u0026nbsp;Seated Lord Blackware Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthern coast of Peru, Circa 900 to 1375 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine reduction-fired blackware stirrup-spout effigy bottle features a central noble or dignitary seated cross-legged on a raised rectangular throne. The primary figure wears a large, crescent-lobed headdress deeply decorated with incised geometric bands, concentric circles, and linear hatching, complemented by facial tattoo or paint markings, circular ear spools (orejeras), and a multi-tiered incised collar. Positioned directly to the figure's right sits a large bulbous mace or staff of office.  Sturdy stirrup handle connects to the back of the seat and terminates in a vertical spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 6 inches (15.24cm) H. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionally, vessels of this elevated craftsmanship served as high-status funerary offerings (offrendas) placed within elite tombs to reinforce the deceased's authority and accompany them into the spiritual realm. A comparable piece exhibiting similar molded construction and incised iconography can be found in The Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession number 1970.245.36 (Bottle with Figures, Lambayeque\/Sicán, 9th–11th century).  Compare Donnan, Christopher, Ceramic of Ancient Peru,  for close parallel of shape.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate of Rael Gleitsman, MFA Cermaics RISD, Fall River MA  02720, Acquired 1980s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53793172128058,"sku":"17758","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17758.jpg?v=1785004100","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/lambayeque-sican-nbsp-seated-lord-blackware-vessel","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}