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Stirrup Vessel in the Form of Multi-Headed Feline Being

A work made of ceramic and pigment.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ceramic and pigment.

Date:

250–500 CE

Artist:

Moche
Chimbote, Santa Valley, north coast, Peru

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Moche

Title

Stirrup Vessel in the Form of Multi-Headed Feline Being

Place

Santa Valley (Object made in)

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250 CE–500 CE

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

H.: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Nathan Cummings

Reference Number

1958.688

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