Lambayeque Sicani Blackware Pottery | 750-1375AD
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
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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
Learn More
Explore the history and symbolism of the Sicán Civilization
Browse our Collection of Ancient Pottery & Ceramic Artifacts
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