Bottle with Warriors

Culture Moche

Regionfrom the area of Peru , North Coast

Date300-700 CE

Mediumceramic

Dimensions28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Terms

Object number1929.73

DescriptionStirrup-spout vessel. Light ware, with painted figures of warriors. No marks.
Label TextMoche warriors can be identified by their outfit: a conical hat topped with a crescent, a decorated tunic, and a backflap (a crescent-shaped metallic element on their back). They carry a mace (club), a shield, and spears in their hands. In this procession, the artist depicted the warriors in motion, as if running around the bottle—maybe towards battle. Similar warrior figures made of metal are on display in this gallery.ProvenanceRaymond Henniker-Heaton, London. (Purchase from Sotheby & Co., London, 30/5/27. No.s/4553).

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