Metropolitan Collection
Ceramic vases, 'Sunset' (set of 3)
Sunset tones swirl seductively across fields of black ceramic. Incised with geometric motifs, these vases come from Christian's talent and vision. He works in the style of Chulucanas. The technique comes from the Vicus culture, which dates to the 6th century B.C.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Drama' (large)
Voluptuous and beautiful, this vase is centered by a wide band of red. Marzesa crafts it with the ancient Chulucanas technique. It comes from the Vicus culture, which dates to the 6th century B.C. Exposing the piece to smoke creates the dark coloration.
Ceramic vase, 'Mountain Peak'
Smooth color flows seductively down the sides of a graceful vase. Forming a zigzag pattern, it contrasts with the ceramic basket weave of this piece by Marzesa. Her technique comes from the Vicus culture, which dates to the 6th century B.C.
Metropolitan vases, 'Star Circles' (pair)
Acquiescent, black and white follow the skillful guidance of a brush to shape the sky. In optic caprice of dichromatic voices, these ceramic vases resembling a star and a gourd quietly repeat an Andean ballad.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Midnight Bloom'
Shaped like a budding seed, this vase is designed to blossom under the spell of midnight. The innovative design is by Peru's Rafael Medel, who celebrates Chulucanas ceramic legacy through his modern artful vision. Developed by the Vicus culture in 500 B.C.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Swirling Art'
Waves swirl in a dance of modern artistry that is designed by Peru's Rafael Medel. He crafts the vase by hand, specializing in Chulucanas ceramic arts, which can be traced back to the Vicus culture in 500 B.C.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Curves'
Curving seductively from a wide base to a narrow neck and flared lip, this vase comes from Rafael Medel. He works in the traditional style of Chulucanas to create this superlative piece.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Smoky Fields'
Green leaves dance in the night sky casting a spell of magical minimalism. Rafael Medel's original design provides a modern style to the ancient ceramic art of Chulucanas. Developed in 500 B. C. by the Vicus culture, the black undertones are obtained from smoking mango leaves.
Ceramic vase, 'Summer Wheat'
Caressed by the breeze, wheat ripens in the summer sun. The abstracted motif is bold and beautiful, and its curves adapt to the shape of the vase.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Art Deco'
Shaped like a bottle, this vase suggests the Art Deco style with its ringed shoulders and handsome black stripes. Rafael Medel works in the traditional style of Chulucanas to create this superlative piece, part of his "Black Stripes in Low Relief" collection.