Stirrup-spout vessel in the form of a seated noble
Stirrup-spout vessel in the form of a seated noble

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Stirrup-spout vessel in the form of a seated noble,

300–600 CE

Mochica
Early Intermediate Period (Middle Moche phase)
2013-90

Information

Title
Stirrup-spout vessel in the form of a seated noble
Dates

300–600 CE

Medium
Ceramic with red and cream slip
Dimensions
h. 21.5 cm., w. 13.0 cm., d. 17.5 cm. (8 7/16 x 5 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gillett G. Griffin
Object Number
2013-90
Place Made

South America, Peru, North coast

Culture
Mochica
Period
Early Intermediate period
Type
stirrup jars, ceramics
Materials
slip, ceramic
Subject
nobles (aristocrats), figures (representations), capes (outerwear), nose rings, turbans

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