Pre-columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture

Material: CeramicOrigin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca PlateauPeriod: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)Dimensions: 9x14 cm diameterCondition: See photos to verify conditionImportant pre-Columbian ceremonial ceramic, belonging to the Tiahuanaco culture, an Andean civilization that flourished in the highlands region of Lake Titicaca between Peru and Bolivia.This vase, made of ceramic with a characteristic reddish tone, is decorated with geometric motifs typical of the religious and ritual imagery of the time.These were ritual vessels used in religious and political ceremonies, demonstrating the high artistic and symbolic level achieved by this culture. Its typology and style make it a representative piece of Tiahuanaco ceramic art, appreciated by both collectors and specialized institutions