Moche Portrait Vessel Feb 25th 2012, 11:08 Ceramic portrait vessel, Moche (AD 100-800), Ancash Region, Peru John Weinstein, © The Field MuseumThis portrait vessel, with its commanding features, depicts a prominent ancient Moche ruler from northern Peru. The Moche people were masters of sculpture and frequently depicted elite individuals through sculpture, often creating record of their childhood, adulthood and even death. | |
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