Moche / Salinar Stirrup Vessel of Bat
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Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche Valley, Salinar, ca. 200 BCE to 100 CE. This comes from the period between the Chavin and the Moche and exhibits strong Moche artistic characteristics. A rare and spectacular stirrup vessel in the form of a bat. His wings are spread in triangular form, his delicate arms and legs etched into the pottery. His teeth are exceptionally sharp, ears rounded. A lovely and very rare vessel! Size: 7"W x 6-1/4"H.
Provenance: Ex-private Seattle, WA collection formed in the 1970's and found wrapped in newspapers dated such.
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#107099
Provenance: Ex-private Seattle, WA collection formed in the 1970's and found wrapped in newspapers dated such.
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.
#107099
Condition
Tips of ears restored, else excellent.
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Moche / Salinar Stirrup Vessel of Bat
Estimate $900 - $1,200
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