Big-Eared Brown Bat Vessel

Cleveland Museum of Art

Brown ceramic vessel in the shape of a bat. The bat has a large head with big ears, small eyes, a red nose, and sharp teeth. It has outstretched wings with three claw-like lines on each. The body is rounded and sturdy, and it has a long, narrow spout emerging from the top. The background is dark gray to black, with the object casting a shadow on a gray surface. The style is attributed to the Moche culture, known for their detailed and often animalistic ceramic works. The artist is unknown. The title is "Big-Eared Brown Bat Vessel".