Peruvian Inca Style Painted Terracotta Urn
A vintage Peruvian terracotta urn executed in the Inca Revival style, hand-painted with colorful geometric and symbolic bands inspired by pre-Columbian Andean pottery. The bulbous form is decorated in earth tones with accents of turquoise blue, red, black, cream, and ochre, creating a striking display piece. The underside bears an HP maker's logo together with the original "For decorative use only" inscription, indicating production for the decorative arts market. A handsome example of late 20th-century Peruvian artisan pottery. Measures: 11-3/4" H × 8" D.
A vintage Peruvian terracotta urn executed in the Inca Revival style, hand-painted with colorful geometric and symbolic bands inspired by pre-Columbian Andean pottery. The bulbous form is decorated in earth tones with accents of turquoise blue, red, black, cream, and ochre, creating a striking display piece. The underside bears an HP maker's logo together with the original "For decorative use only" inscription, indicating production for the decorative arts market. A handsome example of late 20th-century Peruvian artisan pottery. Measures: 11-3/4" H × 8" D.
