Inspired in the erotic pottery of the Moche Culture who lived from 100 to 800 AD in the Peru’s North Coast. To date, more than 100,000 of these vessels have been found and are now distributed throughout museums and private collections worldwide. Almost all of them were recovered from significant archaeological sites, such as Huaca de la Luna (Temple of the Moon), Huaca del Sol (Temple of the Sun), and Sipan, as well as from Moche burial sites scattered across the northern coast of Peru.
As well as being works of art, the sex-themed vessels are also functional clay pots, with hollow chambers for holding liquid and a spout, typically in the form of a phallus, for pouring. The original piece can be actually found at The Art Institute of Chicago.
This type of sex pots were found almost exclusively in high-status burials, irrespective of the age or gender of the deceased; are often accompanied by other religious artifacts; were found to be produced at The Huaca Temple centers rather than in domestic contexts, and occasional depict sexual acts involving skeletons, deities, or religiously-significant animals.
There are several theories to explain the meaning behind the explicit artworks. The one that has received the most support is that the Moche erotic vessels and ceramic were a representational catalog of the sexual practices of the Moche people, didactic objects intended to demonstrate methods of contraception, conveyors of moralizing content, reflections of Moche humor, or as portrayals of ritual or ceremonial acts.
- Useful and one of kind pitcher ideal for your toasts and celebrations newlyweds, bachelor or farewell parties or to simply enjoy your favorite drink. It has an interior white liner glaze that allows you to poor cold or warm drinks. Easy to clean. However is not suitable for Microwave.
- DO NOT MICROWAVE. The microwave can cause damage to the paint.
- Material: Ceramic. Imported. Made by Peruvian Artisans
- Dimensions: 8.26" Height Width: 6"
- Capacity : 32 oz.
- Weight: 1lb 14.3oz