A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Amulets - Assimilation Condition: Custom framed and in

Condition: Custom framed and in excellent condition overall

Australia's NT & Outback Centre

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

13 inches)

A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Amulets - Assimilation Condition: Custom framed and inThis 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