Moche Pottery Demon Fish Stirrup Vessel - TL Tested
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Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche, Phase III to IV, ca. 400 to 600 CE. Nicely executed pottery stirrup vessel decorated with variant of the Moche God of the Underworld Ai Apec on each side in the guise of a demon fish. His body shows scaley sides, large dorsal and tail fins, avian headdress with additional fish and shells in the field, birds atop. Size: 6" W x 10.25" H (15.2 cm x 26 cm)
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired April 10, 2010; ex-Arte Xibalba, Osprey, Florida, USA
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.
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#164308
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche, Phase III to IV, ca. 400 to 600 CE. Nicely executed pottery stirrup vessel decorated with variant of the Moche God of the Underworld Ai Apec on each side in the guise of a demon fish. His body shows scaley sides, large dorsal and tail fins, avian headdress with additional fish and shells in the field, birds atop. Size: 6" W x 10.25" H (15.2 cm x 26 cm)
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired April 10, 2010; ex-Arte Xibalba, Osprey, Florida, USA
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#164308
Condition
Wear to paint as shown, a probe hole repaired on base. TL drill holes beneath base and inside handle curve.
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Moche Pottery Demon Fish Stirrup Vessel - TL Tested
Estimate $900 - $1,400
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