A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Amulets - Assimilation although fine crack with small

although fine crack with small chip across bezel

Double perforations on both sides for stringing

With this example

“Art and Death in the Middle Ages

Vessels such as this example were highly prized during the Middle Kingdom for their aesthetic appeal

A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Amulets - Assimilation although fine crack with smallThis huge, hand built anthropomorphic storage jar is known as a bullet amphora because of its projectile shaped profile. It features a low, conical base, a gently sloped shoulder that tapers to form the cylindrical neck, and a dramatically flared rim. Highly burnished, it is adorned with detailed resist painting. Its rich, dark brown background is embellished with a star medallion and crosshatching motifs, while the long neck depicts fine geometric