Jar with conical spout in form of a parrot

(UEM10054) Jar with a globular chamber which forms the body of a parrot with a modeled head. The wings and claws holding a corn cob are painted in fine lines. The parrot holds a kernel in his peak. Mold made.

Polychrome painting: white (upper part of chamber, head of parrot), reddish brown (fine-line painting, bird´s head, neck), ceramic (base of the chamber, spout). Moche, 100–800, Peru.