{"product_id":"moche-mochica-pottery-bi-chrome-figural-stirrup-vessel","title":"Moche (Mochica) Pottery Bi-chrome Figural Stirrup Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthern coast of Peru, Early Intermediate Period, circa 100 to 500 AD. \u003cbr\u003eA lovely painted ceramic stirrup-spout effigy vessel sculpted in the form of a seated dignitary with handsome Andean facial features, wearing a rounded dome cap, circular ear ornaments (orejeras), and subtle cream and red-brown slip facial paint. The figure holds their arms tightly crossed over their chest, adorned with geometric step-fret pattern bands painted along the sleeves and sides of the tunic. He is carrying a painted and molded coca bag slung over his back around his neck on cords.  Attached to the back of the figure is a classic Moche stirrup handle terminating in a thick, upright vertical spout. Functionally, stirrup-spout vessels of this design were utilized as high-status ritual containers and funerary offerings (offrendas) placed inside elite tombs to accompany the deceased into the afterlife and denote social standing or ceremonial role. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comparable piece depicting a seated Moche figure with painted tunic details is preserved in the Art Institute of Chicago under reference number 1955.2285 (Stirrup-spout Vessel Depicting a Seated Man, Moche, c. 100–500 AD)\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height,\u003cbr\u003eEstate of Rael Gleitsman. MFA Cermaics RISD, Fall River MA  02720, Acquired 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53769889546554,"sku":"17761","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17761a.jpg?v=1784583761","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/moche-mochica-pottery-bi-chrome-figural-stirrup-vessel","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}