Native American Artifacts & Hot Wheels
Lot 115:
Pre-Columbian Pre-Incan Chimu Culture Black Ceramic Pottery Cup 12th-15th Ce
Pre-Columbian Pre-Incan Chimu Culture Black Ceramic Pottery Cup found in Central America. The Chimu Civilization, otherwise called the kingdom of Chimor, flourished on the northern coast of Peru between the 12th and 15th centuries CE. With their capital at Chan Chan, the Chimu were the largest and most prosperous culture in the Late Intermediate Period and forged the second-largest empire in the history of the ancient Andes. Exhibits excellent patination and correct manufacture. Excellent condition. Has a glaze black paint finish on the exterior of the cup. Ex Jim Butler Collection. Measures 9 1/2" Wide and 7 1/2" tall. Guaranteed for thermoluminescence dating.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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