Ica-Chincha Civilization
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Glasgow Museums has a collection of Ica-Chinca ceramic vessels, dating from 1000 to 1550, which derive from the south coast of Peru. This collection consists predominantly of bowls, the most common Ica-Chinca vessel shape. They are decorated with polychrome painting in black and white on red, with up to six colours used. The designs have geometric motifs combined with fish and birds. Ica ceramics were produced using the coiling technique in conjunction with a turntable, not with moulds or stamps. Relief and three-dimensional sculpture, which are rare, have shapes and patterns that often appear to be derived from weaving patterns found in textiles. The Ica-Chincha style developed in the Ica, Chincha and two other river valleys on the south coast of Peru. It was contemporary with Chimu, Chancay and Sicán-Lambayeque styles.
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