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Inca aryballos
Inca cultureLate horizon
Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Lima, Peru
This pitcher, known as an aryballos, is recognized as one of the most iconic forms of Inca pottery. Used to contain and serve ceremonial and ritual drinks, it would have been strongly associated with Inca rule throughout every corner of the empire of Tahuantinsuyo.
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Details
- Title: Inca aryballos
- Creator: Inca culture
- Date Created: Late horizon
- Location Created: Peru, Central Highlands
- Physical Dimensions: h 42 x w 33 x d 25 cm
- Type: Bottle
- Rights: Museo Central
- Medium: Modeled ceramic, with painted geometric designs.
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