Description from Albertin Collection inventory document: Nasca open vessel. 4.1” diameter at top, 3.5” high. Outside design diamond-shaped in black.
Other description: Open vessel. Outside design diamond-shaped in black. Interior blackened on bottom. Neck of bowl 4" diameter & is narrower than widest part of bowl. Has 2 protruberances near rim on each side. Color: RD,BK
-Signs of salt presence on base, superficial cracking towards the base and rim also present.
-Wear pattern around base and salt presence suggests a utilitarian purpose, possibly used to store water or food stuffs in the ground.
-Ornamental, geometric nature of the design suggests the piece is from the later Nazca periods.
-The linear space between the black diamonds may indicate a form of fibrous material was used to guide application of the slip before firing.
