**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, Peru, north coast, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1450 CE. A charming pottery stirrup vessel presenting a globular form adorned with a relief band of 4 monkeys atop a stippled ground on either side. All shown in profile, the animals sit in a row, appearing to bite each other's tails as they extend their limbs forward. The bands are divided by 2 lugs that protrude at each base of the stirrup handle. A petite bird sits below the spout of the vessel. Size: 8.3" Diameter x 10.3" H (21.1 cm x 26.2 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Ida L. collection, Mt. Vernon, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s

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#177777

Professionally repaired with areas of restoration and repainting, all done very well with break lines not visible. Light surface wear commensurate with age as shown, but otherwise has an excellent presentation with great remaining detail.