Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of an Owl with a Gourd-Like Body by Moche

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of an Owl with a Gourd-Like Body c. 100 - 500

ceramic, inorganic-material

3d sculpting

3d model

3d image

3d printed part

war

ceramic

jewelry design

ring

sculptural image

vessel

3d shape

wash background

inorganic-material

latin-american

metallic object render

men

This black ceramic vessel, created by the Moche culture of ancient Peru, is a striking example of their artistic skill. Dating back to c. 100 - 500 CE, the vessel takes the form of an owl with a gourd-like body, featuring a large, stylized head with round eyes and a distinctive beak. This piece, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, highlights the Moche's talent for ceramic sculpture, their fascination with animal imagery, and their ability to create functional objects that are also aesthetically pleasing.