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Lovely Moche I Pottery Stirrup vessel w/ Starfish
Lovely Moche I Pottery Stirrup vessel w/ Starfish
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche I, ca. 100 to 200 CE. Wonderfully painted and well-preserved pottery stirrup vessel - a type of jar used to hold chicha - ancient Peruvian corn beer. Bulbous base decorated with 4 starfish in red/brown over a light orange/tan base. A beautiful early example! Size: 7.5" H (19 cm)

Provenance: Ex-California Museum of Ancient Art

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#115227
Condition
Surface cracks to slip on spout, small spall on shoulder else intact and excellent with wonderfully vivid paint
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Lovely Moche I Pottery Stirrup vessel w/ Starfish

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Starting Price $600
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