Miniature Vessel in the Form of a Portrait Head with Painted Cheeks

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Moche

Title

Miniature Vessel in the Form of a Portrait Head with Painted Cheeks

Place

Peru (Object made in)

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100 BCE–500 CE

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

Approx: H.: 12.7 cm (5 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Beverly Falk and Janet Falk in memory of Dr. Philip and Mollie Falk

Reference Number

2003.81

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