Stirrup Spout Vessel with Fineline Bean Warrior and Weapons Motif c. 100 - 500

This Stirrup Spout Vessel, created by the Moche culture of ancient Peru between 100 and 500 CE, is a fine example of their ceramic artistry. The vessel's distinctive stirrup spout, along with its rounded body, is a characteristic feature of Moche pottery. The vessel is decorated with intricate red and white lines, depicting a warrior holding weapons and adorned with elaborate feathered headdress. This piece, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides valuable insight into the visual language, beliefs, and cultural practices of the Moche civilization.