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Art of Peru : Cupisnique Seated Monkey Vessel
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Cupisnique Seated Monkey Vessel - PF.1875
Origin: Peru (North Coast)
Circa: 500
BC
to 200
BC
Dimensions:
8.75" (22.2cm) high
Catalogue: V5
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$8,600.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The art of Ancient Peru reveals a civilization in
touch with nature. It sometimes views the world
with unblinking realism, sometimes with a sense
of humor, but always with an attitude of wonder.
This charming vessel depicts a monkey with
comic face, seated in an almost human fashion.
It seems to gently remind the viewer that we are
all creatures of the earth, no matter how many
layers of culture we heap upon ourselves. As we
delight in its lively beauty, we share our
pleasures with people who lived centuries ago.
- (PF.1875)
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