Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche 1, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE. The Moche created erotic huacos throughout their 800-year period, resulting in the longest unbroken erotic ceramics tradition in the world, truly unique in the history of mankind. In addition to sexual acts, the Moche used pottery to represent depictions of hermaphroditism and androgyny as well as unfortunate health conditions such as venereal disease and hemorrhoids. Yes, perhaps this is a bit more information than you wish to read. However, the Moche deemed it important to record and teach about all aspects of their lives through their art. Similar examples may be found in the Museo Arqueologico Rafael Larco Herrera, the largest public collection of Moche erotica vessels. There is debate among those who have seen this as to whether it is an act of homosexuality, or simple coitus… Size: 6-3/4"L x 6-1/2"T x 4-1/8"W (~17cm x 16.5cm x 10cm)

Provenance: Ex-Anton Collection, Germany

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#101622

Nice burnishing. Minor surface wear. Else intact and excellent condition.