Who created "Bottle with fox head"?

Bottle with fox head was created by Moche artist(s) in 500–800 CE.

When was "Bottle with fox head" created?

This artwork was created 500–800 CE.

What medium is "Bottle with fox head"?

Bottle with fox head is Ceramic, slip.

Is "Bottle with fox head" in the public domain?

Yes, Bottle with fox head is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bottle with fox head

Moche artist(s)

500–800 CE

Medium

Ceramic, slip

Dimensions

H. 12 1/2 × W. 6 1/2 × D. 8 in. (31.8 × 16.5 × 20.3 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Containers

Culture

Moche

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Nathan Cummings, 1963

Accession Number

63.226.6

Tags

Foxes

About this artwork

This ceramics-containers titled "Bottle with fox head" by Moche artist(s) dates to 500–800 CE. Executed in ceramic, slip, this work represents Moche, North Coast artistic traditions. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research and public education, offering insigh...

Bottle with fox head

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