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Moche Fineline Spouted Vessel w/ Birds - TL Tested

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Moche Fineline Spouted Vessel w/ Birds - TL Tested

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Description

Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Moche culture, Moche III, ca. 450 to 600 CE. Wonderful pottery stirrup vessel painted in shades of brick-red and off-white. Procession of standing sea birds walk along coiled serpentine shape, each facing right. At the lowest level is a single fish and under one section where the spout connects is another sea creature, possibly a sea urchin or other creature emerging from the sand. Vessel has a very tactile, soft surface. Size: 5.75" W x 11.75" H (14.6 cm x 29.8 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: private Ferndale, Michigan, USA collection; ex-private Detroit, Michigan, USA collection, acquired prior to 2004

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#182550

Condition

Wear to pigment as shown. Small TL holes on base and lower spout. Vessel intact with no repairs.

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Moche Fineline Spouted Vessel w/ Birds - TL Tested

Name: Moche Fineline Spouted Vessel w/ Birds - TL Tested
SKU: 166720777
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $600

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