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Moulded Stirrup-spout Bottle with Monkeys

CultureMoche
OriginNorth Coast, Peru
PeriodEarly Intermediate Period, Moche V Phase
Date100-700
MediumRed earthenware, white slip, brown pigment, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm (9 9/16 x 5 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
DescriptionMochica moulded stirrup-spout bottle, Early Intermediate Period, Moche V Phase, each side with confronted combating warriors elaborately dressed. Each is holding a knife, surmounted by a double strap, and are decorated with a crouching monkey. It is on a dotted field, and the spout painted with a club and shield design. It is painted in dark brown on a cream ground.
Object numberG83.1.169
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Andean
Status
On view
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