Huari ceramics 

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Import restricted since 1997.

Section III.M of the Designated List.

III. PRE-COLUMBIAN CERAMICS
M. Huari
Date: A.D. 500-1000.
Characteristics
Colors: Orange, cream, violet, white, black, and red. Motifs: Anthropomorphic, zoomorphic, and plant shapes, both stylized and realistic. In Pachacamac style one finds vessels with a globular body and long, conical neck. In Atarco style, there is slip painting that retains Nazca motifs, especially in the full-body felines shown running.
Slip: Background slip is commonly cream, red, or black.
Styles: Related to Vinaque, Atarco, Pachacamac, Qosqopa, Robles Moqo, Conchopata, and Caquipampa styles.
Size: Most are around 25 cm. tall. Robles Moqo urns may be up to 1 m. in height.