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