Portrait jar Date Unknown

This "Portrait jar" is a ceramic sculpture of a human head from the Moche culture. The piece is a realistic portrayal of a person, emphasizing the detailed features of the face. The lines that make up the face and the head's overall shape reflect the style of the Moche culture, which created powerful works of art such as this one. Moche art is known for its use of realistic depictions of human figures, and the intricately sculpted lines in this jar provide a detailed study of the human form. While the date of this artwork is unknown, the style and materials used suggest it was created during the Moche Period, a time when the Moche civilization thrived in the coastal valleys of northern Peru.