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The Art Institute of Chicago

Vessel in the Shape of a Bird

Ceramic and pigmentMoche Trujillo, north coast, Peru/100 BCE–500 CE

Description

Vessel in the Shape of a Bird is an internationally celebrated Ceramic and pigment created by Moche (100 BCE–500 CE). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.

Provenance

Bruno John Wassermann-San Blás Collection, Buenos Aires, Argentina, by 1938 [Wassermann-San Blás, 1938]; sold to Nathan Cummings (1896–1985), Chicago, 1954; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1957.

Dimensions

H.: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.)

Movement / Period

moche

Accession No

6323

Official Citations

[The Art Institute of Chicago Official Record][Full Resolution Image]
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Moche Trujillo, north coast, Peru

moche • Trujillo • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries