A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Sculpture - Metal Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near

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whereby a clay or dung core is fashioned over a metal rod

Dimensions: Diameter: 8 inches (20

A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Sculpture - Metal Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient NearThis huge, hand built anthropomorphic storage jar is known as a bullet amphora because of its projectile shaped profile. It features a low, conical base, a gently sloped shoulder that tapers to form the cylindrical neck, and a dramatically flared rim. Highly burnished, it is adorned with detailed resist painting. Its rich, dark brown background is embellished with a star medallion and crosshatching motifs, while the long neck depicts fine geometric