Vessel

Chimú artist

15th-16th century

Ceramic

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Chimu ceramics were made in molds, with unique decorative details added when the halves were joined. The placement of a hand-modeled bird where the spout meets the arch is a distinctive marker of the Chimu style. Given the probable date of manufacture, this piece was likely made by a Chimu artist for an Incan patron. The body of the vessel depicts a fruit or vegetable. Food was depicted frequently in art from this region, as it connoted feasting and abundance. Gallery Not on View Gift of Mr. Austin J. Baillon