Peru 17

STIRRUP-SPOUT BOTTLE IN THE FORM OF AN OWL HEAD
700-500 BC
Cupisnique style, North Coast Peru
Ceramic
Gift of Howard Campbell
(80.50)
This north coast style formed a link between Chavin and Moche. Because it is nocturnal, the owl was often associated with the gods of the underworld.

	STIRRUP-SPOUT BOTTLE IN THE FORM OF AN OWL HEAD 700-500 BC Cupisnique style, North Coast Peru Ceramic Gift of Howard Campbell (80.50) This north coast style formed a link between Chavin and Moche. Because it is nocturnal, the owl was often associated with the gods of the underworld.


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