Moche Pottery Figural Llama Stirrup Spout Bottle fragment Their significance to the Moche

Their significance to the Moche culture is reflected in their frequent depiction in ceramics

globular breasts

300 BC–600 AD

A truly exceptional and rare example of Pre-Columbian craftsmanship

though their exact purpose remains open to interpretation

Moche Pottery Figural Llama Stirrup Spout Bottle fragment Their significance to the MochePre Columbian era, Moche culture, Moche phase II to IV, c. 200 600AD, Northern Peru. This exceptional stirrup spout bottle, crafted during the height of the Moche civilization, features a reclining llama rendered in a strikingly naturalistic style. The serene expression on the llamas face, complemented by its upright ears and detailed body, highlights the skilled craftsmanship of Moche artisans. The vessel's surface showcases a smooth patina in a