Ceramics
Jar in the Form of a Phallus
Moche North coast, Peru. 100 BCE–500 CE. Ceramic and pigment. Explore the catalogue record, image rights and documented connections from The Art Institute of Chicago.
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- Abstract Portrait Vessel of a Ruler with Painted Face Resting on FeetThe Art Institute of Chicago · 100 BCE–500 CE · 1958.564 · Compare side by side →
- Stirrup Spout Vessel with Fineline Enthroned Warrior MotifThe Art Institute of Chicago · 100 BCE–500 CE · 1958.601 · Compare side by side →
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Source normalization checked 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-20.1
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