Jar with Narrowed Neck Depicting Abstract Birds by Nazca

Jar with Narrowed Neck Depicting Abstract Birds c. 180 - 500

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ceramic, inorganic-material

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circular oval feature

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egg art

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3d printed part

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war

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ceramic

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round design

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vessel

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food illustration

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stoneware

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wash background

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inorganic-material

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latin-american

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ceramic

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men

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round circular shape

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watercolour illustration

This Nazca ceramic jar, dating from between 180 and 500 CE, is a testament to the artistic skill of the ancient Nazca culture of Peru. The vessel features a stylized depiction of a bird in a vibrant palette of red, orange, yellow, and grey. This intricate design, painted onto the white slip-covered surface of the jar, reflects the Nazca's mastery of ceramic techniques and their fascination with animal imagery. The jar, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the artistic expression and spiritual beliefs of this ancient civilization.

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