Who created "Vessel, Hand with Kero"?

Vessel, Hand with Kero was created by Inca artist(s) in 15th–16th century.

When was "Vessel, Hand with Kero" created?

This artwork was created 15th–16th century.

What medium is "Vessel, Hand with Kero"?

Vessel, Hand with Kero is Ceramic, pigment.

Is "Vessel, Hand with Kero" in the public domain?

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

Vessel, Hand with Kero

Inca artist(s)

15th–16th century

Medium

Ceramic, pigment

Dimensions

H. 10 5/16 x W. 3 1/2 x D. 5 1/2 in. (26.2 x 8.9 x 14 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Containers

Culture

Inca (?)

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979

Accession Number

1979.206.1096

Tags

Hands

Art Historical Context

This striking ceramic vessel, titled *Vessel, Hand withero*, dates to the 15th–16th century and hails from Inca artist(s), possibly reflecting the vibrant pottery traditions of the Inca Empire in the Andes. Crafted from ceramic with pigment, it measures 10 5/16 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, its form ingeniously shaped as a hand grasping a kero—a traditional Inca drinking cup used in rituals and social ceremonies. The hand motif, highlighted in the artwork's tags, evokes the human element central to Inca artistry, blending functionality with symbolic expression. Inca ceramics like this one were pivo...

Vessel, Hand with Kero

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