Stirrup Vessel

58-17-115A

From: Peru

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 58-17-115A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mochica
Provenience Peru
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Mochica appliqued portion from Stirrup Spouted vessel. Hollow mold-made top piece of the god being held, one on either side, by bird figures; figures probably human wearing masks, etc.; hole in back of spout join; red slipped, portions being polished; white painted (post-fired?) designs on figures.

Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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