Stirrup-Spout Bottle with Bean Runner Scene
Maker
Moche culture
(Peru, North Coast)
Date300-500
Made/manufacturedSouth America
MediumFine-line painted ceramic
Dimensions8 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (20.3 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase
Object numberC-71-7
DescriptionStirrup spout vessel with spherical body, flat bottom bordered by a small footing ring, stirrup loop attached at top of sphere with tubular spout; buff slip with bottom and lower wall painted red, two figures painted on opposite sides of running men in bird costumes with large wings, beaked masks, wide belt, carrying a bag of beans in outstretched hand; spout from earlier bottle
