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Moche IV Fineline Stirrup - Fantastic Creatures!
Moche IV Fineline Stirrup - Fantastic Creatures!
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Northern Peru, Moche IV, Ca 600 CE. I am not sure what drugs the artist of this piece was on when he created it, but I think I will try to avoid them in the future! Used as a canteen to hold water and spirits - painted on each side with a very bizarre morphed creature that is part feline, part saurian and with a snake for the tail thrown in for added affect. Very interestingly, on one side there are scurrying insects below the creature, along with desert cactus. Large vessel measuring 12" H by 6" D.

Provenance: Ex private Malcom Parker collection acquired in the 1950's.

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Condition
Body of vessel intact with minor paint wear, spout reattached and repaired.
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Moche IV Fineline Stirrup - Fantastic Creatures!

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Starting Price $500
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