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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Human Effigy Bottle with Bust of Man
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Human Effigy Bottle with Bust of Man

Maker Moche culture (Peru, North Coast)
DateEarly Intermediate period, 300-500
(not assigned)South America
MediumBurnished mold-made ceramic with pigments
Dimensions7 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. (19.1 x 11.7 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor, in honor of Professor Phillip Ward, in appreciation of his kind encouragement and interest.
Object numberC-73-128
Collections
DescriptionJar in shape of male figure, flat bottom, arms rise up from wall with hand at chest, wide collar, large ear spools, spout in shape of headdress band with animal face at forehead.
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