Description:

Northern Peru, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE, Moche III. The Moche are known for their portrait pottery, and every iconographical detail of this figure's clothing and accoutrements, from the type of headdress and the number of stripes incised on it to the tools this figure holds, was created with intention. Despite their playful impression, Moche pottery vessels were created with strong intentions. Each element signified something specific. Furthermore, as these vessels were buried in shaft tombs, they were charged with symbolism to be taken to the other world. Here we have an artisan holding the implements of his trade carrying his wears in a pack on his back. Its rare smoke black coloration was only used in a few pieces. 7 1/4"T x 5 3/4"D x 3 3/4"W. Provenance: Ex-Catherine Sobreto Collection, acquired in 1967 All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Minor wear on slip surface, near choice.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
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$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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