Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A bichrome Moche stirrup vessel, boasting boldly dramatic iconography painted in red on a beige ground. Here we see two renderings of the god Ai Apec, one on each side of the vessel. Ai Apec was a god of the underworld, infamous for taking on many identities as a result of his dramatic transformations. In this example he has assumed the form of a sea monster, possessing both fish-like features and more abstract characteristics. Remarkable artistry, rich iconography, impeccable technique! Size: 6.5" in diameter x 11" H (16.5 cm x 27.9 cm)

Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s

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#141540

  • Condition: Intact and generally excellent with scuffs and loss to pigment as shown. Base with old California "earthquake" wax on base that can come off with a bit of effort, leaving some minor staining.

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