Visual database

CVCT symmetry patterns. (c) Example of CVCT vessels with more complex symmetry patterns, including color counterchange, rotation, and reflection. All vessels from Piñami.

Comparison of CVCT and Tiwanaku banding showing close similarity in placement, colors, and band width. Imported Tiwanaku vessels on the left; CVCT vessels on the right. All vessels are from Piñami.

Uncommon use of Omereque/Caraparial black-white-black horizontal bands in a CVCT kero.

Rare mixed styles on vessels from Piñami. (a) Ch'allador with exterior in the CVCT style and interior rim using Caraparial iconography. 

Rare mixed styles on vessels from Piñami. (b) Kero with Caraparial-style iconography on the upper register but Tiwanaku-style banding and motifs on the lower register.

Comparison of vessel form and painting technique between Sauces- and Cochapampa-style vessels (a1) and CVCT-style vessels (a2). In keeping with the Tiwanaku style, CVCT vessels are generally more even and symmetrical in vessel form and paint application than the local Central Valley styles. All vessels from Piñami.

Comparison of vessel form and painting technique between Sauces- and Cochapampa-style vessels (a1) and CVCT-style vessels (a2). In keeping with the Tiwanaku style, CVCT vessels are generally more even and symmetrical in vessel form and paint application than the local Central Valley styles. All vessels from Piñami.

Comparison of vessel form and painting technique between Sauces- and Cochapampa-style vessels (left) and CVCT-style vessels (right). In keeping with the Tiwanaku style, CVCT vessels are generally more even and symmetrical in vessel form and paint application than the local Central Valley styles. All vessels from Piñami.

Comparison of vessel form and painting technique between Sauces and Cochapampa style vessels (b1) and CVCT style vessels (b2). In keeping with the Tiwanaku style, CVCT vessels are generally more even and symmetrical in vessel form and paint application than the local Central Valley styles. All vessels from Piñami.

Comparison of vessel form and painting technique between Sauces- and Cochapampa-style vessels (c1) and CVCT-style vessels (c2). In keeping with the Tiwanaku style, CVCT vessels are generally more even and symmetrical in vessel form and paint application than the local Central Valley styles. All vessels from Piñami.