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Large Moche Pottery Toad Vessel

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Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 500 to 800 CE. An attractive bi-chrome terracotta amphibian effigy vessel depicting an endearing sitting toad or frog with a large conical spout emerging from his back - all skillfully embellished with low to high relief details. This lively fellow presents an expressive visage featuring a wide alluring smile, bulging eyes, and a large raised nose with several hallucinogenic seed pods bulging from the sides. A grouping of 5 conical vegetables coalesce near the butt end. Size: 8.75" L x 6.25" W x 7.625" H (22.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 19.4 cm)

Provenance: Private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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Condition

Minor abrasions and earthen deposits, with fading to pigment, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to overall form.

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Large Moche Pottery Toad Vessel

Name: Large Moche Pottery Toad Vessel
SKU: 174213933
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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