Moche Fineline Bichrome Stirrup Vessel w/ 4 Lizards
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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, Phase III, ca. 350 to 550 CE. An attractive, hand-built pottery stirrup vessel of spherical form adorned with brick-red pigment atop a cream-hued ground. Sitting upon a slightly rounded, ring-form foot, the globular body displays a quartet of stylized, right-facing lizards with striped bodies, lengthy claws, narrow heads, and sinuous tails. A stirrup-shaped handle arches from atop the shoulder and is surmounted by a gently flared spout. Size: 6.4" Diameter x 9.7" H (16.3 cm x 24.6 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950 to 1960s
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170968
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950 to 1960s
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170968
Condition
Repaired with restoration and repainting. A few minor nicks and abrasions. Otherwise, excellent with great pigments.
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Moche Fineline Bichrome Stirrup Vessel w/ 4 Lizards
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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