[Vessel in the form of a female figure]
Artist
Unknown
CultureNasca | Peruvian
Date400-600
MediumEarthenware with paint
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Leroy J. Pearlman
Object number83.639
Not on view
DescriptionRound bottomed figural bottle, concave sides, closed at top. One side of top is modeled blind spout in form of woman's head which is connected to pouring spout (opposite) by a strap handle. Bottle is painted to represent woman weaving; arms and hands are painted on front (weaving); nose is modeled but features are painted with double red lines under eyes. Long black hair falls in braids over shoulders and streams down back. Border of her cloak is ornamented with row of half trophy heads in profile.
18th century
