The sides of the cup bulge out to form a figure holding a bleeding knee. There are few other examples in the world of cups and vases with this kind of representation, which probably celebrates a mythical event tied to a warrior-hero.
Details
Title: Vase with mythological scene
Creator: Nazca Culture
Date Created: 5th-7th century
Location Created: Peru, Southern Coast
Physical Dimensions: h 19 cm
Type: Vase
Rights: Federico Balzarotti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1225
Medium: Coil-built and hand-modeled terracotta
Collocazione: Currently not on view
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