Pre-Columbian Incised Redware Olla

Exhibiting a rich patina, this petite redware vessel shows many telltale signs of Pre-Columbian pottery. Speckled with imperfections, the vessel's warm red-orange coloration was achieved by applying a mineral-rich slip for a monochrome finish. The slip layer was then carefully etched to create the fantastic geometric pattern on the jar's rounded shoulders. Although the precise date of the piece is unknown, this petite vessel remains an exquisite example of Pre-Columbian artistry.