Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 400 CE, Moche III. This handsome redware stirrup-spouted vessel depicting a seated male figure with hands on knees dons elaborate native garb that demonstrates the Moche culture's prowess in textile creations. Take note of the cape, richly ornamented with a criss-cross pattern tied underneath his chin, cloaking the robe worn beneath with its complementing checkerboard pattern. The Moche were particularly adept at delineating bold facial features such as the large almond shaped eyes, protruding nose and pursed lips of this individual. 8-1/2"H x 6-1/2"L Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. 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: Vessel is intact save reattachment of stirrup spout.

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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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