Miniature Gourd-Shaped Bottle in the Form of a Figure Possibly 1450 - 1532

This small, gourd-shaped bottle, created by the Inca sometime between 1450 and 1532, exemplifies the artistic ingenuity of this South American civilization. The bottle is made from clay and features a human figure with exaggerated facial features. This bottle, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Inca, who utilized readily available materials to create functional and aesthetically pleasing objects.