This Mochica portrait vessel is an exceptionally realistic ceramic piece that captures the detailed features of a high-status individual, distinguished by its serene and dignified expression, almond-shaped eyes, and prominent nose. The head is adorned with a headdress beautifully decorated with geometric patterns in cream and brown tones, complemented by large ear ornaments that hang down along the sides of the face. At the top, the characteristic stirrup handle and spout are visible - distinctive elements of Moche pottery that fuse functionality with an artistic mastery unparalleled in Pre-Columbian sculptural portraiture.
Stirrup spout vessel
pottery
circa 200-600 CE
Moche culture
Peru
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