Description
A Pre-columbian very high quality stirrup vessel, mottled with the features of a living warrior or priest.Moche II / III Seated.
Peru, Moche culture, Phase II/III.
ca. 100-550 CE.
The Mochica are highly regarded for their ceramic art, in particular their figural stirrup vessels painted in bichrome or polychrome finishes representing humans engaged in various activities. Here we have a representation of a seated male figure with hands placed upon raised knees, dressed in a voluminous tunic decorated with a geometric design, painted in cream pigment on red/brawn ground.
Wearing a necklace with the pendant hanging on his back.
The figure projects a solemn expression perhaps indicating he i
Transport & Condition
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