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Moche Corn God Stirrup Vessel

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Description

Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Ca 300 to 400 CE. Moche III pottery jar covered with corn cobs and corn kernels in its entirety, face of Moche god AiApec poking through with his fangs and all-seeing eyes, top area probably representing the Andes. 7-1/4" H.

Provenance: Ex private Sieben collection acquired in 1969.

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Condition

Spout reattached, else excellent

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Moche Corn God Stirrup Vessel

Name: Moche Corn God Stirrup Vessel
SKU: 28309537
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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