Lambayeque Sicani Blackware Pottery | Circa 750-1375 AD

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Offered by Waddington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, Toronto, Ontario, in The Cabinet of Curiosities auction of December 10, 2020, as Lot 144. Following the auction, the piece entered a prominent private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Small Sicán blackware ceramic bottle from Lambayeque Valley, Peru, 5.5 x 6 inches, burnished surface with elegant form, ritual and ceremonial artifact from 750–1375 A.D.
Rotating 360-degree video of a Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel, circa 750–1375 AD, showing its complete form, burnished ceramic surface, base, opening, and aged details.
Sicán culture blackware pottery vessel displaying the refined firing and burnishing techniques of ancient Peru.
Pre-Columbian Naymlap-style bottle from northern Peru with dark burnished finish and traditional Sicán form.
Ancient Peruvian blackware ceramic from the Lambayeque culture, dating to approximately 750–1375 AD.
Historic Sicán pottery vessel with lustrous black ceramic surface and preserved Pre-Columbian craftsmanship.
Lambayeque Valley blackware vessel representing the sophisticated ceramic traditions of ancient northern Peru.
Pre-Columbian Sicán ritual vessel with compact rounded form and naturally aged burnished black surface.
Ancient Lambayeque blackware pottery associated with ceremonial and elite traditions of the Sicán civilization.
Sicán Naymlap ceramic vessel from Peru showing dark polished blackware and centuries-old surface wear.
Ancient Peruvian blackware bottle from the Sicán culture with preserved burnishing and traditional vessel form.
Ancient Lambayeque ceramic vessel with polished black surface and compact sculptural form from coastal Peru.
Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel from northern Peru, circa 750–1375 AD, with a deep burnished ceramic surface.
Pre-Columbian Peruvian blackware bottle associated with the Sicán culture of the Lambayeque Valley.
  • Small Sicán blackware ceramic bottle from Lambayeque Valley, Peru, 5.5 x 6 inches, burnished surface with elegant form, ritual and ceremonial artifact from 750–1375 A.D.
  • Rotating 360-degree video of a Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel, circa 750–1375 AD, showing its complete form, burnished ceramic surface, base, opening, and aged details.
  • Sicán culture blackware pottery vessel displaying the refined firing and burnishing techniques of ancient Peru.
  • Pre-Columbian Naymlap-style bottle from northern Peru with dark burnished finish and traditional Sicán form.
  • Ancient Peruvian blackware ceramic from the Lambayeque culture, dating to approximately 750–1375 AD.
  • Historic Sicán pottery vessel with lustrous black ceramic surface and preserved Pre-Columbian craftsmanship.
  • Lambayeque Valley blackware vessel representing the sophisticated ceramic traditions of ancient northern Peru.
  • Pre-Columbian Sicán ritual vessel with compact rounded form and naturally aged burnished black surface.
  • Ancient Lambayeque blackware pottery associated with ceremonial and elite traditions of the Sicán civilization.
  • Sicán Naymlap ceramic vessel from Peru showing dark polished blackware and centuries-old surface wear.
  • Ancient Peruvian blackware bottle from the Sicán culture with preserved burnishing and traditional vessel form.
  • Ancient Lambayeque ceramic vessel with polished black surface and compact sculptural form from coastal Peru.
  • Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel from northern Peru, circa 750–1375 AD, with a deep burnished ceramic surface.
  • Pre-Columbian Peruvian blackware bottle associated with the Sicán culture of the Lambayeque Valley.
Small Sicán blackware ceramic bottle from Lambayeque Valley, Peru, 5.5 x 6 inches, burnished surface with elegant form, ritual and ceremonial artifact from 750–1375 A.D.
Rotating 360-degree video of a Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel, circa 750–1375 AD, showing its complete form, burnished ceramic surface, base, opening, and aged details.
Sicán culture blackware pottery vessel displaying the refined firing and burnishing techniques of ancient Peru.
Pre-Columbian Naymlap-style bottle from northern Peru with dark burnished finish and traditional Sicán form.
Ancient Peruvian blackware ceramic from the Lambayeque culture, dating to approximately 750–1375 AD.
Historic Sicán pottery vessel with lustrous black ceramic surface and preserved Pre-Columbian craftsmanship.
Lambayeque Valley blackware vessel representing the sophisticated ceramic traditions of ancient northern Peru.
Pre-Columbian Sicán ritual vessel with compact rounded form and naturally aged burnished black surface.
Ancient Lambayeque blackware pottery associated with ceremonial and elite traditions of the Sicán civilization.
Sicán Naymlap ceramic vessel from Peru showing dark polished blackware and centuries-old surface wear.
Ancient Peruvian blackware bottle from the Sicán culture with preserved burnishing and traditional vessel form.
Ancient Lambayeque ceramic vessel with polished black surface and compact sculptural form from coastal Peru.
Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel from northern Peru, circa 750–1375 AD, with a deep burnished ceramic surface.
Pre-Columbian Peruvian blackware bottle associated with the Sicán culture of the Lambayeque Valley.
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Lambayeque Sicani Blackware Pottery | Circa 750-1375 AD

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern coastal Peru (Lambayeque Valley)
Material: Burnished blackware ceramic
Period: Sicán (Lambayeque) culture, circa 750–1375 A.D.

Description

This exceptional Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel, measuring approximately 5.5 inches wide by 6 inches tall, exemplifies the technical mastery and refined artistry of ancient Peru’s northern coastal civilizations. Known as a Naymlap bottle, it embodies the highly polished surfaces and sophisticated firing methods that distinguished Sicán blackware. Its elegant form and deep burnished finish reflect both aesthetic refinement and ritual purpose, making it a significant artifact of Pre-Columbian craftsmanship.

Features

- Classic Sicán blackware with lustrous burnished surface

- Compact, balanced vessel form measuring 5.5 x 6 in

- Produced using advanced controlled firing techniques

- Associated with ritual, leadership, and fertility symbolism

Cultural Significance

The Sicán civilization (750–1375 A.D.) flourished in northern Peru, developing one of the most advanced ceramic traditions of Pre-Columbian South America. Blackware vessels often depicted deities such as Naymlap, associated with power, fertility, and the afterlife, serving both ceremonial and elite functions. These ceramics were also widely traded, extending Sicán cultural influence into neighboring regions such as Ecuador. This vessel embodies the dual roles of ritual symbolism and prestige artistry central to Sicán society.

Condition

Well-preserved with surface burnishing intact. Minor wear consistent with age, enhancing authenticity.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 6 in
Width: 5.5 in

Age (Approximate)

650–1,275 years old

Provenance 

Offered by Waddington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, Toronto, Ontario, in The Cabinet of Curiosities auction of December 10, 2020, as Lot 144. Following the auction, the piece entered a prominent private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern coastal Peru (Lambayeque Valley)
Material: Burnished blackware ceramic
Period: Sicán (Lambayeque) culture, circa 750–1375 A.D.

Description

This exceptional Sicán Lambayeque blackware vessel, measuring approximately 5.5 inches wide by 6 inches tall, exemplifies the technical mastery and refined artistry of ancient Peru’s northern coastal civilizations. Known as a Naymlap bottle, it embodies the highly polished surfaces and sophisticated firing methods that distinguished Sicán blackware. Its elegant form and deep burnished finish reflect both aesthetic refinement and ritual purpose, making it a significant artifact of Pre-Columbian craftsmanship.

Features

- Classic Sicán blackware with lustrous burnished surface

- Compact, balanced vessel form measuring 5.5 x 6 in

- Produced using advanced controlled firing techniques

- Associated with ritual, leadership, and fertility symbolism

Cultural Significance

The Sicán civilization (750–1375 A.D.) flourished in northern Peru, developing one of the most advanced ceramic traditions of Pre-Columbian South America. Blackware vessels often depicted deities such as Naymlap, associated with power, fertility, and the afterlife, serving both ceremonial and elite functions. These ceramics were also widely traded, extending Sicán cultural influence into neighboring regions such as Ecuador. This vessel embodies the dual roles of ritual symbolism and prestige artistry central to Sicán society.

Condition

Well-preserved with surface burnishing intact. Minor wear consistent with age, enhancing authenticity.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 6 in
Width: 5.5 in

Age (Approximate)

650–1,275 years old

Provenance 

Offered by Waddington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, Toronto, Ontario, in The Cabinet of Curiosities auction of December 10, 2020, as Lot 144. Following the auction, the piece entered a prominent private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Explore the history and symbolism of the Sicán Civilization

Browse our Collection of Ancient Pottery & Ceramic Artifacts

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