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Double-chambered Vessel with Figures and Camelid
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Under the Chimú, ceramic seems to have been a less important artistic medium than for earlier north coast cultures. Accordingly, ceramics were mass-produced with molds and, rather than bearing painted scenes, often have an overall dark surface achieved by firing in a smoky atmosphere. The double-chambered vessel was made after the Inka conquered the Chimú in the 1460s.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late 15th – mid 16th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 1470–1532 (Thermoluminescence date, 1310–1610) |
| Culture / Origin | Andes, Chimú-Inka, late 15th - mid 16th century |
| Medium | ceramic |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.4 x 22.9 cm (8 1/16 x 9 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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