Since the dawn of time, the funerary art of Peru was concerned with nature, fertility and rebirth. In ceramics especially, the erotic elements are often presented in a direct and unblushing fashion. Here, a classic stirrup handle has been attached to a stylized penis to form a well-balanced container. Atop the handle sits a beautiful monkey, an animal frequently associated with uninhibited sexuality. Centuries ago, such a piece would have represented the hope for the continuity of life; in the modern age, its significance is still easily understood. HT. 19cm(7 1/2IN): L. 20.2cm(8IN)