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Owl Effigy Bottle with Stirrup-spout

CultureMoche
OriginNorth Coast, Peru
PeriodEarly Intermediate Period, Moche IV Phase
Date100-500
MediumEarthenware, white slip, ochre slip, pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 16.3 x 21.5 x 15.5 cm (6 7/16 x 8 7/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
DescriptionMiddle Mochica avian form stirrup-spout effigy bottle, Early Intermediate Period, with short wings held closed to the sides of the rotund body. The feet are protruding below, with large ridged eyes and ears emerging from the sides of the head. It is painted in buff with orange painted feather pattern.
Object numberG83.1.161
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Andean
Status
On view
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