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A head-shaped tan and red-orange ceramic vessel with a round, expressionless face atop two squat feet, darker markings around the eyes and down the cheeks.
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Peruvian North Coast / 100 BCE–500 CE

Abstract Portrait Vessel of a Ruler with Painted Face Resting on Feet

Abstract Portrait Vessel of a Ruler with Painted Face Resting on Feet

Look closely at Abstract Portrait Vessel of a Ruler with Painted Face Resting on Feet. A head-shaped tan and red-orange ceramic vessel with a round, expressionless face atop two squat feet, darker markings around the eyes and down the cheeks.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates Abstract Portrait Vessel of a Ruler with Painted Face Resting on Feet to 100 BCE–500 CE.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Moche North coast, Peru made this ceramics. The museum dates it 100 BCE–500 CE.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoAbstract Portrait Vessel of a Ruler with Painted Face Resting on Feet

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