Peruvian water pot
Object numberP1193
TitlePeruvian water pot
CreatorChimu (maker)
DescriptionBlackware moulded Chimu water container with small handle on one side. The matching handle is now missing. Extensively restored. Found in Peru by Colonel John North, late 19th century, in one of his niter fields. Peru, 900-1400 A.D. Accompanied by a letter from Charles Greig of Ellon, dated 15th February, 1899, detailing the object's provenance
Production placePeru
Production date AD 900 - AD 1400
Production periodChimu Empire
Object namepot, water, Peruvian
Materialpottery
Dimensions
- height: 16.5 cm
diameter: 13.0 cm