Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Stirrup-Spout Bottle with Bean Runner Scene

Maker Moche culture (Peru, North Coast)

DateEarly Intermediate period, 300-500

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)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase

Object numberC-71-7

Collections

ANCIENT AMERICAN

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