Moche stirrup-spout figural bottle depicting a woman, ca. 300 - 500 CE Sculpture - Stone marking him as a divine

marking him as a divine being above mortal rulers

Background: Throughout the Old Kingdom

because many examples seem to show wear and almost all have rear spikes that could have been used as goads

with that of the primeval ox

overall intact

Moche stirrup-spout figural bottle depicting a woman, ca. 300 - 500 CE Sculpture - Stone marking him as a divineA finely modeled terracotta stirrup spout bottle in the form of a seated woman, her arms clasped around a bent knee and her gaze directed downward in quiet introspection. The rounded forms of the body are rendered with characteristic Moche naturalism, and the facial features, prominent cheekbones, deep set eyes, and pursed lips, convey a striking sense of individuality. Painted white circular elements adorn her garment, suggesting a patterned textile