This remarkable tumi is not just an artifact but a tangible link to the spiritual
Each element carries specific metaphysical properties
His name translates to "God of Wealth
Parrots were not only kept as pets by the Chimú elite but also played significant roles in religious rituals and adorned the royal garments of the nobility
offering both historical and artistic value
Thai Sawankhalok Brown-Glazed Stoneware Mercury Bottle Funnelbeakerculture This remarkable tumi is notAyutthaya Kingdom Period, c. 13001500 AD, Ban Ko Noi Kilns, Sawankhalok, Thailand A superb small gourd shaped stoneware bottle with sloping shoulders, a long narrow neck, and a flaring rim, resting on a flat unglazed base. Two small loop handles are applied to the neck for suspension. The vessel is coated with a lustrous deep brown glaze that extends from the shoulders downward, typical of the fine wares produced at the Ban Ko Noi kilns of Sawankhalok