Deer effigy polished bottle with single conical spout and strap-bridge handle. Terracotta with negative geometrical decoration consisting of lines and dots. Circular ears, red-brown eyes in relief, incised mouth and black snout and hooves. Traces of cream paint. Broken and repaired.

• Narrative

  Early Moche style ceramic (formerly called Vicus).

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• Type of Item bottle
• Culture Moche
• Material clay, paint, adhesive
• Measurements height 20.0 cm, width 25.6 cm, depth 10.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
• Received from Erika H. Sawyer

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• Made in Ayabaca

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• Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
• Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
• Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
• Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 2990/0431