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Handle Spout Vessel with Healer or Midwife Touching a Reclining Figure, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
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Handle Spout Vessel with Healer or Midwife Touching a Reclining Figure, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Handle Spout Vessel with Healer or Midwife Touching a Reclining Figure, 100 B.C./A.D. 500
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1st Century Ad 1st Century Bc 2nd Century 3rd Century 4th Century Ceramic And Pigment Cream Cream Colour Curing Early Intermediate Handle Healer Healing Lying Down Midwife Moche Mochica Orange Orange Colour Peru Peruvian Pre Colombian Pre Columbian Precolombian Precolumbian Reclining Recumbent South American Spout Spouted Vessel 1st Century Arts Of The Americas Earthenware
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This print showcases a Handle Spout Vessel with Healer or Midwife Touching a Reclining Figure, dating back to 100 B. C. - A. D. 500. The vessel, crafted from earthenware and adorned with vibrant pigments, is a testament to the artistic prowess of the Moche civilization in Peru. In this close-up shot, we are drawn into the intricate details of the ceramic masterpiece. The cream-colored container features an exquisite handle and spout, adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Resting on its surface is a reclining figure, delicately touched by a healer or midwife. The unknown artist skillfully captures the essence of healing and health through this artwork. The woman's profession as either a healer or midwife is beautifully depicted as she tends to the recumbent figure lying down before her. Her orange-colored attire adds warmth and vibrancy to the scene. As we admire this ancient artifact, we are transported back in time to South America during early intermediate periods when ceramics played an essential role in daily life and cultural expression. This piece serves as a reminder of our rich heritage and artistic legacy. Displayed at the Art Institute Chicago's Arts of Americas gallery, this remarkable vessel stands as an emblematic representation of Peruvian pre-Columbian artistry that continues to captivate audiences today.
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