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Single Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Dog Gnawing a Bone, A. D. 700 / 1000
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Single Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Dog Gnawing a Bone, A. D. 700 / 1000
Single Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Dog Gnawing a Bone, A.D. 700/1000
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8th Century 9th Century Ancient City Ancient Site Bolivia Bolivian Bone Bridge Vessel Ceramic And Pigment Gnawing Middle Horizon Pigment Pre Colombian Pre Columbian Precolombian Precolumbian South American Spout Spouted Tiahuanaco Tiahuanacu La Paz Bolivia Tiwanaku Vessel Arts Of The Americas Black Colour Earthenware
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This print showcases a remarkable artifact known as the "Single Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Dog Gnawing a Bone". Dating back to the 8th or 9th century, this ceramic masterpiece originates from the ancient city of Tiahuanaco (also spelled Tiwanaku) in present-day Bolivia. The vessel's unique design features an intricately crafted dog-shaped body with a single spout emerging from its back, resembling the animal gnawing on a bone. The artist skillfully used black and brown pigments to create contrasting patterns on the white earthenware surface, resulting in an eye-catching display of color. As part of South America's rich pre-Columbian heritage art, this object represents both artistic excellence and cultural significance. It is believed to have served as a container for liquids due to its spouted shape. The precise purpose behind its canine form remains unknown but may hold symbolic meaning within Tiahuanaco's ancient belief system. Displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago, this photograph captures every intricate detail up close. Its presence in an esteemed art gallery emphasizes not only its aesthetic value but also its historical importance within Bolivian and South American art history. Through this image, viewers are transported back centuries ago to appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity that flourished during Tiahuanaco's Middle Horizon period. This piece serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with animals and their incorporation into various forms of artistic expression across different cultures throughout
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