大英博物館のインスタグラム(britishmuseum) - 9月26日 20時25分

Have you heard the expressions ‘wise as an owl’, ‘sly as a fox’ or ‘stubborn as a mule’? 🦉🦊🐴

The Moche civilization, which thrived along the north coast of Peru between 100–800 AD, is known for its incredible and symbolic depictions of animals – some are shown hybridised with other creatures or engaging in human activities such hunting or performing rituals.

👉 Swipe for some amazing animal artistry – which animal from this magical Moche menagerie is your favourite? ✨

Celebrated as some of the best potters of the ancient world, the Moche used ceramics tell stories of great heroes, fearsome deities and fantastic supernatural creatures, and their clay canvases offer a window into a society rich in symbolism and craftsmanship.

🔎 Vessel with two owls. Ceramic, from Peru, around 100–700 AD.

🔎 Stirrup-spout jar in the shape of a duck. Ceramic, from Peru, around 100–700 AD.

🔎 Stirrup-spout bottle in the form of an anthropomorphised deer. Ceramic, from Trujillo in Peru, around 100–700 AD.

🔎 Vase in the shape of a llama or alpaca. Ceramic, from Peru, 200–600 AD.

🔎 Botanical frog stirrup-spout bottle. Ceramic, from Peru, around 550–800 AD.

🔎 Vessel in the shape of a bat. Ceramic, from Peru, around 100–700 AD.

🔎 Vessel in the form of a puma. Ceramic, from Peru, around 100–700 AD.

🔎 Stirrup-spout vessel in the shape of a monkey. Ceramic, from Trujillo in Peru, around 100–700 AD.

🔎 Parrot-shaped whistle. Ceramic, from Trujillo in Peru, around 100–700 AD.

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