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Pre-Columbian-Style Carinated Terracotta Vessel, Possibly Poison Jar

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Pre-Columbian-Style Carinated Terracotta Vessel, Possibly Poison Jar
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A striking Pre-Columbian carved terracotta jar featuring a deeply ridged melon-form body and short flared neck, its surface covered in a rich earthen patina of orange and black mineral deposits. This vessel is unadorned by painted decoration but exhibits confident hand-forming and a timeworn texture suggestive of ritual or utilitarian function. Its compact, closed shape with narrow mouth may indicate it was used to store precious or hazardous substances, and it is quite possibly a poison jar, an intriguing and rare form with compelling anthropological interest.

Dimensions: 6.25"H
Country of Origin: Peru

Condition: Age related wear.