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Moche

Seated warrior

Moche, 100

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Moche

Seated warrior

Moche, 100

Physical Qualities Earthenware, reduced black, 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. George G. Graham, Alexander S. Graham, and Carol Lee Graham
Object Number 2003.171
Hollow vessel in the form of a cross-legged man; hands on knees. Reduction fired black; brilliant surface finish. Encrusted with white pigment, the eyes would have been inlaid with precious stone or shell. Indentations at the wrists suggest they were also once embellished. Individual wears conical fez cap, short-sleeved v-neck tunic.

Markings: Proper right earlobe is broken off. Hairline fracture across top of cap.

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