help with Peruvian bowls.

[unclemac]

I have a pair of old bowls here...don't know much about them and would appreciate any help with identification, age, value etc.

I bought them from a friends grandparents estate. The story he told me was that in the early 1900's his grandfather worked in Peru designing and installing urban sewer systems and that these came from excavations pertaining to that work.

That is really the only info I have and sure would like to know ANYTHING else.

 

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[joshuaream]

They look like authentic Peruvian coastal material. Not worth a lot by auction standards, maybe $150 each on a good day, $50 on a bad day.

 

[Tnmountains]

He is the only guy here with that kinda knowledge

 

[unclemac]

Sweet, thanks....do you know where I can find out more about them?

 

[Mackaydon]

Unclemac,
Suggestion: Send an Email with pics and your questions to the MUSEO LARCO in Lima, Peru.
Larco Museum - Lima Peru - Experience Ancient Peru
Don.........

 

[unclemac]

book it done....the curators in Lima said it is from the Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.)and sure enough if you poke around on the internet with that as you guide you can find all sorts of examples.

thanks for your help.

 

[Mackaydon]

You're welcome; and if you wanted a second opinion, you might contact this museum:

Museo Banco Central de Reserva del Perú ​

at this site:
Museo Banco Central de Reserva del Peru - Museum Central Reserve Bank Peru - LimaEasy (c)
Don....