Wide-Mouth Cup Depicting a Costumed Performer and Mice, with Modeled Heads c. 180 - 500

This Nazca ceramic cup, dating from c. 180-500 AD, is a striking example of the artistic traditions of the ancient Nazca culture. The cup is decorated with a striking polychrome design, featuring a central figure with a distinctive costume, flanked by stylized mice. The artist employed modeled heads of human figures, creating a dynamic and intriguing three-dimensional effect. The cup's intricate details and vibrant colors highlight the sophisticated artistic skills of the Nazca people, who were renowned for their pottery.