Due to its durability, ceramic pieces can sometimes survive for centuries or even millenia. They can give us a peek into the lives of people who lived in those times. Sometimes these peeks show us that ancient people were a lot like us! For instance, who doesn't love penguins? The Nazca people of ancient Peru did, it seems.
"A remarkable artifact has surfaced in the world of archaeology: a 1,600-year-old ceramic vessel in the shape of a Humboldt penguin. This unique piece of Nazca culture, which once thrived on the southwestern coast of Peru, provides an extraordinary glimpse into how ancient civilizations engaged with and represented the natural world. The vessel, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, was crafted by the Nazca people between A.D. 350 and 500. Known for their intricate pottery and vast geoglyphs, the Nazca people left behind a rich record of their environment and mythology. However, the depiction of a penguin—a species not typically associated with tropical Peru—raises intriguing questions about their knowledge of far-flung wildlife and their artistic innovation."
In other news, I'm still dealing with my burner troubles! I've got an extra class to teach today, so won't get to it today - hopefully tomorrow morning, so there's still a slim hope that I can fire on Sunday.
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