Vessel Incised with Panels of Textile-like Motifs Possibly 1450 - 1532

This Incan ceramic vessel, dating from 1450 to 1532, is a fine example of pre-Columbian art. It is decorated with intricate incised patterns of triangles and diamonds, reminiscent of textiles, and is a testament to the craftsmanship of the Inca. The vessel, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, is small in size, measuring 11.9 x 12.4 cm, and highlights the Inca's use of geometric motifs in their art, which were often inspired by natural forms and symbolism.