Northern Peru, Moche II/III, ca. 300 to 400 CE. Bi-chrome spouted stirrup vessel relief decorated, having a twin-opposing decoration depicting two warriors in combat, both wielding weapons. One wears a feline headdress and long feline headed tail, depicted with a fanged mouth. He is holding the defeated warrior by his hair. Central deep red decorated band divides the scenes. Painted medium red-brown ground with white highlights. 9"H x 6-1/2"W.

Ex-Sobredo Collection, acquired in 1964.

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Intact and generally excellent