Vessel c. 101 - 400

"Vessel," a ceramic jug from the Moche culture of ancient Peru, dates from c. 101 to 400 CE. The vessel's rounded body is decorated with a striking depiction of a feline in brown slip, against a pale background. The stylized lines and bold forms of the figure are characteristic of Moche ceramics. This piece, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the Moche's mastery of pottery and their fascination with animal imagery.