Lot 0440

Moche Stirrup Vessel Adorned With Snails

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Moche Stirrup Vessel Adorned With Snails

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3rd-5th century A.D. A bichrome ceramic stirrup vessel, the body formed as a mountainous backdrop to the cacti painted on the front and rear faces; tiers of three and four bulbous protrusions likely representing snails which featured on a number of vessels and Moche murals. Cf. Berrin, K. ed., The Spirit Of Ancient Peru, Treasures From The Museo Arqueologico Rafael Larco Herrera, Thames And Hudson, 1998, p.119, for similar. 709 grams, 22 cm high (8 5/8 in.). Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]