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Vase representing a god holding a maize and cassava plant
Location: Peru
Dating: 1st century - 8th century
Collection / Inventory: Museum of Civilizations, Rome. INV. No. MPE 52065
Provenance: Moche-Wari culture (Peru). Purchased from Cav. Francesco Mazzei (27 October 1893).
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