Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Feline
Unknown Artist
5th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Ceramic, pigment
Dimensions
H. 5 1/4 in. (13.34 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Containers
Culture
Paracas
Department
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
Accession Number
64.228.112
Art Historical Context
Discover the intricate beauty of the *Double Spout and Bridge with Feline*, a remarkable ceramic vessel from the Paracas culture ancient Peru, dating to the 5th–3rd century BCE.ed from ceramic with added pigments, this petite bottle stands just 5 1/4 inches tall, exemplifying the Paracas people's mastery of pottery during their Early Horizon phase on Peru's south coast. The form—a double spout connected by a sculpted bridge, adorned with a feline figure—highlights a distinctive Andean vessel type designed for pouring liquids like chicha (fermented corn beer) without spilling, blending utility ...