◆Legacy of Andean Civilization: Pre-Inca Period (Chimú Culture) Black Human-Faced Handled Jar, Circa 9th-14th Century, Excavated Item, Wooden Storage Box◆Keywords: Andean Civilization, Inca Empire, Moche Culture, Wari Culture, Nazca ◆Description◆ Authenticity Guaranteed! A genuine legacy of the Andean civilization of South America. This is an old black pottery jar dating back to the Pre-Inca period, specifically the Chimú culture (approximately 9th-14th century, northern Peru). It features a very mysterious appearance with a human face (with hands and feet) carved on the neck. It has a plump, rounded body and a slightly rounded bottom, and the flat, band-shaped handle is still firmly attached. Andean archaeological artifacts have been popular in Japan for a long time, and many items were brought to Japan. However, research and academic information at the time were still immature, and the previous owner of this item mistakenly labeled the box with a sticker stating "Made in Mexico." In the past, Peru and Mexico were often confused under the umbrella of "South America." In reality, this item is a legacy of the Chimú culture (Pre-Inca period) that flourished in northern Peru. ◎Authenticity Guaranteed (If proven by a public institution, we will accept returns and refunds for genuine items). If an item sold as genuine is proven to be a forgery by a public institution, we will accept returns and refunds for the winning bid amount and shipping costs upon submission of the appraisal certificate. (Appraisal fees and other expenses are the responsibility of the buyer.) ★Chimú Culture★ A culture that flourished on the northwest coast of Peru. The capital of the Chimú Kingdom, which built this culture, was Chan Chan, located in the Moche Valley near present-day Trujillo. It is said to have begun around 900 AD. The Chimú culture is known for its black and white pottery, and its elaborate metalwork of copper, gold, silver, and bronze. 【Size】 Diameter: 16cm, Height: 19cm 【Accessories】 Wooden Storage Box 【Condition】 There is some damage due to aging, and minor scratches on the mouth and handle, but there is no significant damage, and the overall condition is very good. ◎We do not accept returns due to the buyer's circumstances, such as "different from the image," "doesn't fit," or "unnecessary," so please bid carefully. (If you cancel for any reason, a 20% fee (including tax), return shipping costs, and transfer fees will be the responsibility of the customer.) 【Other】 In the case of old items, there is a possibility of damage due to vibrations during shipping. We cannot accept returns or refunds for damage during shipping, so…