Chancay Pottery Bowl rooster Most were lost into lakes

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Chancay Pottery Bowl rooster Most were lost into lakesPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, 10001470 AD, Peru This captivating small pottery bowl exemplifies the refined yet utilitarian ceramic tradition of the Chancay culture, which flourished along the central coast of Peru during the Late Intermediate Period. The vessel features a shallow, circular form with a defined foot ring, lending it both stability and a subtle sense of elevation. Crafted from reddish brown clay, the bowls interior is coated in a