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Moche Redware Portrait Vessel - Head w/ Lip Plug

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Moche Redware Portrait Vessel - Head w/ Lip Plug

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Description

**Originally Listed At $600**

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 200 to 400 CE. A fine redware portrait vessel depicting the head of a dignitary or person of import with bold yet remarkably lifelike facial features, wearing a distinct lip plug. The Moche were perhaps the only ancient culture in the Americas to produce such vessels. The sculptor's intent was to present a very realistic depiction, and interestingly, scholars have been able to follow the progression of age and rank of several of individuals portrayed in pottery. One particular face, easily identified because of his cut lip, appears in more than forty Moche pottery vessels. In their own way, these people were like rock stars of the day, portrayed by their own paparazzi. A wonderful example, remarkably lifelike with naturalistic features and a steadfast gaze. Size: 5.875" L x 4.125" W x 5.625" H (14.9 cm x 10.5 cm x 14.3 cm)

Provenance: private Don May collection, acquired in the 1970's

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Condition

One piece reattached to rim with radiating fissure. Four stable pressure cracks. Tiny nick to one ear and edges of lip plug.

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Moche Redware Portrait Vessel - Head w/ Lip Plug

Name: Moche Redware Portrait Vessel - Head w/ Lip Plug
SKU: 61979418
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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