PERU Anthropomorphic pot or jug in moulded terracotta, polychrome, Chancay period (1100-1400), with globular body and handle. The tubular neck, flared at the top, is decorated with a human face in bas-relief, almond-shaped eyes and incised mouth, corners of the mouth marked with deep punctuation, large ear discs, arms with a ceremonial vessel between the hands in relief. The body is decorated with parallel vertical black and white stripes. H. 12 x W. 10.5 cm. (Slight damage to the neck, restorations, probably ceremonial use) Provenance: Private collection in Zunzgen. Thanks to Ms Giannina Bardales, Larco Museum, Lima, for sharing her expertise, based on photographs.