Horse

NameCeremonial drinking vessel

CultureQuechua

DateLate 19th century

Place madeSouthern highlands region, Peru, South America

MediumCeramic

DimensionsOverall: 6 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 7 1/2 in. (17 x 11 x 19 cm)

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2006.48.8

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionAnimal vessel with long neck, small head, bulbous "rocking" body with hints of feet at corners, Fired ceramic, burnished with a stone, red pigment rubbed into sides of body has a 6cm circular opening with 2cm high lip on back and small, strap handle-like tail. 2 cm chip missing from outer side of lip on back. Does not appear to be recent break. 2 paper tags on bottom NNLL made in Arequipa Peru Small nicks to left side of nags right front near where neck raised from body.