Lot 206
  • 206

Wari Figural Vessel with Pan Pipe ca. A.D. 600-1000

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • clay
  • Height; 6 ½ in (16.5 cm)
the rotund warrior playing a small panpipe and holding a knopped club, wearing a tie-dye tunic showing circle pattern in stepped segments, large earplugs, circle patterned headband, and supporting a large rayed shield on the back with white-tipped blades.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner's grandfather prior to 1957
Given as an engagment gift to the present owners in 1957

Literature

Jose Antonio Lavalle, Arte y Tesoros del Peru, Huari, 1984, pg. 156

Condition

Excellent, minor fading of color on body of vessel.
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