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Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents an eagle ML008488
Moche style1 AD - 800 AD
Museo Larco
Lima, Peru
This sculptural ceramic bottle represents an eagle. Birds of prey are present in pre-Columbian art from early times, and are associated with the upper and solar world. (UH)
Esta es una botella escultórica de cerámica que representa un águila. Las aves de rapiña están presentes en el arte precolombino desde tiempos tempranos, y están asociados al mundo superior, diurno y solar. (UH)
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- Title: Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents an eagle ML008488
- 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 águila ML008488
- Style: Mochica
- Place Part Of: Peru
- Physical Dimensions: w87 x h186 x d145 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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