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Object Number
09-3-30/75604.5
Display Title
Water bottles, human form
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ceramic human effigy vessel with flat base, body of vessel in the shape of a seated man with knees bent up to chest, figure has no arms below shoulder, body of effigy is covered by painted tunic, body, nose, ears, and head of figure are molded, eyebrows, ears, mouth, nose, and headdress of figure are incised, figure is carrying a triangular satchel over left shoulder, figure is wearing a plain headdress which extends down back, stirrup spout connected to back of effigy and back of effigy head, no rim, vessel is painted white, headdress and stirrup handle painted red, figure has red cheeks, eyes and vertical stripe on chin, shirt has red stripes around sleeve cuffs and two vertical stripes over each shoulder, paint is chipping, chipping especially severe on handle, headdress, and left side of face, handle may have been broken and repaired
Classification
- Bottle
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Moche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
La Libertad Region
Additional Geographic Terms
Viru Valley
Materials
Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 19.1 x 11.7 x 16.5 cm (7 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
75604, P, 09-3-30/75604.5
Provenance
Expedition
Dr. William C. Farabee
(1906-1909 - 1909)
Expedition
De Milhau South American Expedition
(1906-1909 - 1909)
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