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Vase with mythological scene

Nazca Culture5th-7th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

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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