Double Vessel in the Form of Two Figures Drinking and Holding Hands Possibly 1000 - 1400

This double vessel in the form of two figures drinking and holding hands is a ceramic artwork created by the Chimú culture, possibly between 1000 and 1400. The sculpture depicts two stylized figures seated atop two spherical vessels, each with a cylindrical spout for pouring liquid. The figures, likely representing individuals from the Chimú society, are depicted holding hands and drinking from the spouts, suggesting a communal act of consumption. The dark brown ceramic material and the minimalist, yet expressive, style are characteristic of Chimú art. This vessel, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the aesthetic and cultural significance of ceramic art within the Chimú civilization.