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Moche Stirrup Vessel - Ai Apec in Battle, ex-Messick

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Moche Stirrup Vessel - Ai Apec in Battle, ex-Messick

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Pre-Columbian, Mochica, North Coast Peru. ca. 300 CE. Relief decorated tapered ovoid pottery bottle with a stirrup spout. Decorated in relief on both sides depicting two Ai-Apec warriors in battle, one in jaguar regalia, the other with shark fins, both wielding knives. Red-brown ground with some remaining white painted highlights and spout. Size: 6.5" W x 9.5" H (16.5 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Hollywood, CA collection, acquired from Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM.

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Condition

Some loss to the painted details and a restored v-shape rim chip, otherwise excellent.

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Moche Stirrup Vessel - Ai Apec in Battle, ex-Messick

Name: Moche Stirrup Vessel - Ai Apec in Battle, ex-Messick
SKU: 49351181
Price: 900 USD
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