Moche Bichrome Stirrup Vessel Seated Lord
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 250 to 450 CE. A mold formed bichrome terracotta figural stirrup vessel of a seated chieftain or lord. He sits on a flat base with nubbin feet protruding from the front. His hands rest upon his chest, and the stirrup handle rises up from his back and neck. The visage is impassive with a hook nose, pursed lips, almond shaped eyes, and a headdress with a chin strap. The painted pigments on this vessel are remarkable. A white wave motif encircles his waist and the headdress has symmetrical white and red spirals on both sides. This imposing figure may have been created for a member of the elite and placed in their tomb as a grave offering to demonstrate his wealth as he began his journey into the afterlife. Size: 5" W x 7.5" H (12.7 cm x 19 cm)
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#160180
Condition Report: Repaired from over a dozen pieces with small chips and adhesive along break lines. Losses to both sides of the neck and headdress. Resurfacing over some break lines with stable fissures. Surface abrasions and mineral deposits. Great painted details!
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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 250 to 450 CE. A mold formed bichrome terracotta figural stirrup vessel of a seated chieftain or lord. He sits on a flat base with nubbin feet protruding from the front. His hands rest upon his chest, and the stirrup handle rises up from his back and neck. The visage is impassive with a hook nose, pursed lips, almond shaped eyes, and a headdress with a chin strap. The painted pigments on this vessel are remarkable. A white wave motif encircles his waist and the headdress has symmetrical white and red spirals on both sides. This imposing figure may have been created for a member of the elite and placed in their tomb as a grave offering to demonstrate his wealth as he began his journey into the afterlife. Size: 5" W x 7.5" H (12.7 cm x 19 cm)
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#160180
Condition Report: Repaired from over a dozen pieces with small chips and adhesive along break lines. Losses to both sides of the neck and headdress. Resurfacing over some break lines with stable fissures. Surface abrasions and mineral deposits. Great painted details!
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