Who created "Panpiper Vessel"?

Panpiper Vessel was created by Chimú artist(s) in 14th–15th century.

When was "Panpiper Vessel" created?

This artwork was created 14th–15th century.

What medium is "Panpiper Vessel"?

Panpiper Vessel is Silver, malachite.

Is "Panpiper Vessel" in the public domain?

Yes, Panpiper Vessel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Panpiper Vessel

Chimú artist(s)

14th–15th century

Medium

Silver, malachite

Dimensions

H. 8 1/2 × W. 4 1/2 × D. 2 5/8 in. (21.6 × 11.4 × 6.7 cm)

Classification

Metal-Containers

Culture

Chimú

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969

Accession Number

1978.412.219

Tags

Musical InstrumentsMenMusicians

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Panpiper Vessel*, crafted by Chimú artists in the 14th–15th, captures the vibrant musical traditions of Peru's north coast. Fashioned from silver and malachite, vessel stands about 8½ inches tall, its slender form depicting a male musician playing panpipes—a hallmark of Andean wind instruments made from reeds or ceramic. As a metal container, it likely served both practical and ceremonial purposes, such as holding liquids for rituals or elite use, showcasing the Chimú's mastery of lost-wax casting and repoussé techniques to create intricate, lifelike figures. The Chimú Kingdom...

Panpiper Vessel

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