Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A fabulous hand-built pottery vessel depicting a dignified figure with a bulbous body and cylindrical head topped by a flared headdress that serves as the spout. Adorned with beige paint atop an orange ground, the ancient figure holds both arms before him, resting them on his rotund belly. He is regally dressed, wearing thick bangles, a broad pectoral, and a pair of huge annular ear spools with spiral motifs that flank the head doubling as handles to the vessel. Gazing out from huge, almond-shaped eyes, the fascinating figure displays a naturalistic visage with a noble nose, an incised mouth, and a pointed chin. Size: 9" in diameter x 12.3" H (22.9 cm x 31.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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#165789

Chips and losses to rim. Repaired from several pieces with restoration to face, rim, and over break lines. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with impressive remaining pigments.