Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Owl - TL Tested
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Description
Pre-Columbian, central/north coast Peru, Moche, Phase II, ca. 200 to 300 CE. A finely constructed pottery vessel with a large standing owl with long talons in high relief, feathers in low relief body and facial features in added brick-red. Below the ever alert owl are two long lizards and a scampering mouse - looking quite fearful. Tip of spout with typical Moche II flared "button." Size: 6.5" W x 7.25" H (16.5 cm x 18.4 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; ex Andrea Sarmiento collection, Miami, Florida, USA
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#163971
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; ex Andrea Sarmiento collection, Miami, 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.
#163971
Condition
Probe hole in side of mouse with corresponding section repaired but painted side of mouse obscured / missing as shown. Minor loss to slip / paint on tips of ears. Still a fabulous example!
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Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Owl - TL Tested
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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