Description:

Northern Peru, ca. 4th c CE. Moche skilled ceramicists created a wide variety of decorated vessels. This bichrome flared jar alternatively called a venus jar or florero is slip painted in the Moche's signature deep red with an intricate jaguar coat pattern on the notched rim. The Moche imbued these jars with complex decoration painted inside the rim, while the exterior of the vessel shows greater simplicity. The piece stands on a foot adorned with red triangles. Moche flared bowls were produced from the fourth century CE. They became taller over time, with smaller bases and wider, more pronounced rims. 5" T x 6-1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Knox Collection, Scottsdale, AZ. 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 rim slip decoration. Otherwise near choice!

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