Mochica pottery of a Nobleman with feather plume

Mochica artisan100 AD - 800 AD

Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
Lima, Peru

Stirrup-spout bottle which represents a character of the Moche nobility carrying two antaras (musical instrument) and a decorated bowl. The character wears a cloak, tunic, turban, ear ornaments and a conical plume of feathers.

Details

Title: Mochica pottery of a Nobleman with feather plume
Creator: Mochica artisan
Date Created: 100 AD - 800 AD
Physical Location: Amano Precolumbian Textile Museum, Lima
Physical Dimensions: Height 210 mm x D175 mm
Provenance: Donation
Subject Keywords: Moche, moche, pottery, bichrome, nobleman, feather plume, antara, trujillo, Trujillo
Type: Utilitarian and ceremonial object
External Link: Amano Precolumbian Textile Museum
Medium: Ceramic

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