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A ceramic portrait vessel from the Moche civilization of ancient Peru (1 CE - 700 CE). Such spouted vessels are typical of Moche pottery and are considered to be realistic portraits of real people. (Musée du quai Branly, Paris)
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![Moche Head [Pottery Vessel]](/img/c/p/360x202/9733.jpg?v=1599125404)
Charpiat, P. (2014, August 18). Moche Ceramic Portrait. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/2938/
Charpiat, Patrick. "Moche Ceramic Portrait." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 18, 2014. https://www.ancient.eu/image/2938/.
Charpiat, Patrick. "Moche Ceramic Portrait." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Aug 2014. Web. 08 Mar 2021.
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