This sculptural ceramic bottle represents a captive man after a combat, which has been stripped of his clothing and is naked. Wears earrings shaped in double circles, which are associated with his high social rank. He has a rope around his neck, and his hands are tied behind his back. His hair bangs is characteristic of captive warriors which have been cut hair before their sacrifice. His particular beard and mustache have identified this character as a man of high rank who was also been represented in Length with his outfit and whose head was also portrayed in a "portrait vessel" in Moche art. (UH)
Esta botella escultórica de cerámica representa un señor cautivo tras combate, el cual ha sido despojado de su vestimenta y está desnudo. Mantiene sus orejeras en forma de pendientes circulares dobles, que están asociadas a su alto rango social. Una soga rodea su cuello, y sus manos han sido amarradas por detrás de la espalda. Su cabello presenta el cerquillo característico de los guerreros cautivos a los cuales se les ha cortado el cabello antes del sacrificio. Su particular barba y bigote han permitido identificar a este personaje como un señor de alto rango que también ha sido representado de cuerpo entero con su atuendo y cuya cabeza también fue plasmada en un “huaco retrato” en el arte Mochica.(UH)
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