Vessel

About this object

Narrative

The holes near spout make sound when pouring water.

Iconographic meaning

Marsh or riverine biome scene

Physical description

Vessel with a central long spout. Tubular, vertical handle from the polished body to the spout. Terracotta with cream-red-brown to dark brown slip (uneven firing). The stem features modeled striped pepinos, a mild cucumber-like fruit that grows on trees, from spout with small holes on one side, painted marsh scene: totora reeds, herons, fish. Four footed flat base. Moulded manufacture. Restored.