Zapotec Pottery - American Collection, University of Bonn
It is an ancient art form originating from the Oaxaca Valley in Mexico, and this humanoid pottery embodies the craftsmanship and creativity of the Zapotec civilization craftsmen. It can be traced back over two thousand years and is known for its diverse styles, including animal forms and humanoid patterns, as well as geometric and symbolic designs that incorporate the Zapotec cosmology. It is a proof of Zapotec's technical skills and a bridge to understand their society, beliefs, and intimate relationships with the environment. Formally, it usually appears in animal form or human form, sometimes associated with gods, ancestors, animals, or individuals of prominent status. It is currently housed in the American Collection at the University of Bonn.
Nazca Painted Cup - American Collection, University of Bonn
It is a pottery artwork from the Nazca culture period in Peru, currently collected in the American Collection series at the University of Bonn in Germany. The Nazca culture is located on the southern coast of present-day Peru, around the early middle period of 200 BC to 600 AD. Known for its colorful paintings, typically using four or more colors. Early pottery in Nazca was typically limited to open bowl shaped or double mouthed pots with flat handles and relatively simple yet bold painted designs; The later style included other forms of vessels, including some sculptural shapes, incorporating more intricate details into the design.
Nazca Double Mouth Bridge Pottery - American Collection, University of Bonn
It is an ancient pottery with unique design and decoration, representing the artistic achievements of the Nazca culture in Peru. Made of clay, it is characterized by two cylindrical pipes connected by a flat middle horizontal bar, forming a double mouth structure. This design is not only practical, but also has high artistic value. The surface decoration is rich and colorful, using multi-color paintings, which indicates that the Nazca culture has superb painting and decoration skills in pottery production. The Nazca culture existed approximately between 200 BC and 700 AD, mainly distributed in the Nazca Valley region of southern Peru. It is currently housed in the American Collection at the University of Bonn.
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