Skip to main content
Object Number
09-3-30/75604.6
Display Title
Ceramic bottle, stirrup spout, human effigy, molded face, feet & legs
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ceramic human effigy bottle with flat bottom, stirrup spout across top of head, no rim, human face with molded and incised hair, eyes, nose, mouth and chin, no visible body or arms, crouched legs and feet in place of neck, exterior of vessel and immediately inside the lip painted red, white pigment highlighting eyes, toes and strip between legs
Classification
- Stirrup spout
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Moche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
Viru Valley; Department Libartad
Materials
Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 20.2 x 11.5 x 12 cm (7 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
09-3-30/75604.6, P
Provenance
Expedition
De Milhau South American Expedition
(1906-1909 - 1909)
Expedition
Dr. William C. Farabee
(1906-1909 - 1909)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
