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Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents a warrior-lord ML040401

Moche style1 AD - 800 AD

Museo Larco

Museo Larco
Lima, Peru

This is a sculptural ceramic bottle depicting a warrior lord. The luxurious dresses of the warriors emphasize the ceremonial character of the war. In Moche art the warlords wear conical helmets and carry clubs or maces. (UH)

Esta es una botella escultórica de cerámica que representa a un señor-guerrero. Los lujosos vestidos de los guerreros enfatizan el carácter ceremonial de la guerra. En el arte Mochica, los jefes guerreros llevan cascos en forma cónica y cargan porras. (UH)

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  • Title: Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents a warrior-lord ML040401
  • Creator: Moche style
  • Date Created: 1 AD - 800 AD
  • Location Created: Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, Peru
  • Título de la obra en español: Botella escultórica de cerámica que representa señor-guerrero ML040401
  • Style: Mochica
  • Place Part Of: Peru
  • Physical Dimensions: w155 x h245 x d195 mm (Complete object)
  • More Info: Collection Database Entry - Museo Larco - Museo Larco
  • Type: Sculptural Ceramic Ceremonial Vessel
  • Rights: Museo Larco, Museo Larco
  • External Link: Museo Larco
  • Medium: Cerámica
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