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Moche Stirrup Vessel, Double Monkey
Moche Stirrup Vessel, Double Monkey
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche III, ca. 400 to 500 CE. Ancient pottery stirrup vessel decorated on both sides in high-relief depicting crouching monkeys having curled tails and open toothy mouths. Tan ground with painted red-brown stripes and highlights.  Size: 9-1/4"H.

Provenance: Ex-private German Collection, Ex Splendors of the World, ex-NYC auction, acquired in the 1950s.

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#101903
Condition
Spout repaired/reattached with restoration over breaklines, otherwise intact and near-choice
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Moche Stirrup Vessel, Double Monkey

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