Vessel Depicting a Figure on Top of a Seven-Peaked Mountain c. 100 - 500

This ceramic vessel, created by the Moche people of ancient Peru, depicts a figure atop a seven-peaked mountain. The stylized figure is adorned with intricate details, including a headdress, a circular design on its chest, and circular earrings. The mountain, with its distinctive peaks, is likely a representation of a sacred site or a place of power within Moche cosmology. This type of vessel, known as a stirrup-spout bottle, was used for ceremonial purposes and is a testament to the artistic skill and cultural beliefs of the Moche civilization.