Pre-Columbian Moche IV Painted Bird Stirrup Vessel likely ending in “…er-ir

likely ending in “…er-ir

a powerful apotropaic image intended to ward off evil

compact body and pronounced chest

This expressive Jama-Coaque pottery maskette depicts a supernatural feline being

Pre-Columbian Moche IV Painted Bird Stirrup Vessel likely ending in “…er-irNorth Coast of Peru, Moche Culture, Phase IV, ca. 500700 CE An elegant Moche IV stirrup spout vessel featuring a globular body with a finely modeled bird in high relief perched along the shoulder. The vessel is decorated with a rich red slip accented by cream painted stylized avian motifs encircling the upper body, while the sculptural bird displays carefully rendered wings, eyes, and beak. The harmonious combination of painted and modeled decoration