Moche stirrup-spout figural bottle depicting a woman, ca. 300 - 500 CE Sculpture - Stone This small juglet with disc

This small juglet with disc foot

for the female Osiris Meret-Amun

overall intact

marking him as a divine being above mortal rulers

with that of the primeval ox

Moche stirrup-spout figural bottle depicting a woman, ca. 300 - 500 CE Sculpture - Stone This small juglet with discA 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