EARLY MOCHICA CONDOR VESSEL
EARLY MOCHICA CONDOR VESSEL

CA. A.D. 100 - 200

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EARLY MOCHICA CONDOR VESSEL
CA. A.D. 100 - 200
the realistically modeled avian with wings held close to the sides, incised tail feathers extending at the back, the head distinguished by the striped crest, closed, sharp beak and diagnostic roundels encircling the eyes, painted overall in creamy kaolin with decorative details in orange brown.
Height 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.)
Further details
Cf. Inca-Peru, pl. 096

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