Jar with Repeated Spotted Birds on Shoulder c. 180 - 500

This Nazca ceramic jar, dating back to c. 180 - 500, features a striking design of repeated spotted birds on its shoulder. The rounded form of the jar is decorated with a black and white band encircling its center and a red-brown band above it. The stylized spotted birds with long necks and sharp beaks, executed in black, white, and red-brown, demonstrate the sophisticated artistic techniques of the Nazca culture. This vessel, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, serves as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of ancient Peru.