The sculptural scene atop this vessel's chamber depicts four porters who carry a dignitary in a litter, a high-status mode of transport. Reportedly found at Wari Wilka, a highland water shrine, the vessel empties via a long channel that passes through the body of the dignitary.

<i>Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes</i>. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (October 28, 2012-January 6, 2013); Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art (February 10-May 19, 2013); Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX (June 16-September 8, 2013).

Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes

The Cleveland Museum fo Art (10/28/2012 - 1/6/2013); Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art, FL (2/10/2013 - 5/19/2013); and the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX ((6/16/2013 - 9/8/2013): "Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes"

A reddish-brown ceramic vessel depicts a large figure seated atop a platform supported by four smaller figures. The central figure wears a tiered headdress and has black swirling patterns on their cheeks. Below, four supporting figures with cream-painted faces carry the platform on their shoulders, wearing dark boots. The vessel tapers into a flared base decorated with a small, red and cream floral motif.

The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Vessel with Litter Group

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Vessel with Litter Group

Central Andes, central highlands, reportedly Wari Wilka, Wari style, 6th-10th century

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Central Andes, central highlands, reportedly Wari Wilka, Wari style, 6th-10th century

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