Chimu ceramics 

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Import restricted since 1997.

Section III.Q of the Designated List.

III. PRE-COLUMBIAN CERAMICS
Q. Chimu
Date: A.D. 900-1500.
Characteristics
Slip: Monochrome. Usually black or red.
Shapes: Varied shapes. Commonly made in molds. They may represent fish, birds, animals, fruit, people, and architectural forms. One sees globular bodies with a stirrup spout and a small bird or monkey at the base of the neck.
Size: Between 30 cm.--40 cm. in height.