Vessel with a central long spout. Tubular, vertical handle from the polished body to the spout. Terracotta with cream-red-brown to dark brown slip (uneven firing). The stem features modeled striped pepinos, a mild cucumber-like fruit that grows on trees, from spout with small holes on one side, painted marsh scene: totora reeds, herons, fish. Four footed flat base. Moulded manufacture. Restored.

• Narrative

  The holes near spout make sound when pouring water.

• Iconographic Meaning

  Marsh or riverine biome scene

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• Type of Item vessel
• Culture Moche
• Material clay, paint, adhesive
• Measurements height 20.0 cm, width 14.8 cm, depth 14.2 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 Lambayeque

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• Creation Date between 201 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 2990/0134