Description:

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche II, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE. This effigy stirrup vessel is meticulously modeled in the form of a kneeling llama. The slight turn at the top of the spout places it in the Moche II Period. Body markings are meticulously hand painted in cream on red ground. The llama carries a pack bag or water bag given the bulbous plug on one end that's slung over its back. Its head is strongly modeled with deep set eyes, perky ears, and flaring nostrils. There is a painted symbol on its forehead. The artist even took the time to add incised detailing to the underside delineating the llamas kneeling hooved legs. Marvellous manganese blooms to boot. 7.50"L x 5.88"W x 4.75"H (19.05 L x 14.92 W x 12.07 H cm) Provenance: Ex-Sobredo collection, acquired in 1964. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Tiny nick to right ear. Minor wear to paint. Else intact and near choice.

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