PRE-COLUMBIAN CHANCAY POTTERY FIGURAL WATER CARRIER.Peru 800-1100 AD . Anthropomorphic bichrome amphora decorated in shades of deep brown, depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure having an egg shaped body, with arms on the sides carrying a water container in the back with a tumpline, and small head with a flared rim opening, wearing disc ear ornaments and geometric textile pattern. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Very good condition. Custom plexiglass ring base. - 17 in. high. Estimate $2,000-3,000
PROVENANCE: Maryland collection, Harmer Rooke, New York City, mid 1970s
