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Written by: Kerem ÖzdemirResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 115736
MocheJar in the Form of a Figure with Modeled Head and Painted Tunic
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Moche |
|---|---|
| Date | 100 BCE–500 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Peruvian North Coast |
| Medium | Ceramic and pigment |
| Dimensions | H.: 15.2 cm (6 in.) |
| Department | Arts of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramics |
About the Artist
Moche — North coast, Peru Full biography →
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Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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