Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche IV, ca. 400 to 600 CE. This choice and lovely black-glazed stirrup vessel of a warrior captive with arms amputated, wears a cape over his knees down to his feet. His expression overtly communicates anger, despair, and resistance with reason. In accordance with current archaeological research, the sequence of rituals involved in war were brutally violent and humiliating for the unfortunate losers. 7-1/8"H x 5-3/4"D. PROVENANCE: EX-Catherine Sobredo Collection acquired between 1964 and 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: Near Choice!

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$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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