Moche I Bi-chrome Stirrup Vessel, 2 Fruits / Vegetables
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**Originally Listed At $600**
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche I, ca. 400 BCE to 100 CE. A beautiful stirrup spout ceramic vessel of a smooth surface depicting a pair of phytomorphic forms - fruits or vegetables - beautifully delineated in red over cream slip. Plant life was a great source of inspiration for the Mochica. You will find examples of vessels representing squashes, corn, beans, gourds, and more. Until recently, most believed these vessels to be funerary wares. However, some argue that they were created for domestic purposes, feasts, rituals, or other ceremonial uses. The research continues and fortunately we have pieces such as this example to serve as a window upon the ancient world. Size: 5.75" W x 6.125" H (14.6 cm x 15.6 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#138560
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche I, ca. 400 BCE to 100 CE. A beautiful stirrup spout ceramic vessel of a smooth surface depicting a pair of phytomorphic forms - fruits or vegetables - beautifully delineated in red over cream slip. Plant life was a great source of inspiration for the Mochica. You will find examples of vessels representing squashes, corn, beans, gourds, and more. Until recently, most believed these vessels to be funerary wares. However, some argue that they were created for domestic purposes, feasts, rituals, or other ceremonial uses. The research continues and fortunately we have pieces such as this example to serve as a window upon the ancient world. Size: 5.75" W x 6.125" H (14.6 cm x 15.6 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#138560
Condition
Normal surface wear commensurate with age. Minor nicks to rim of spout. Spout has been reattached at juncture with the stirrup. Old inventory label and stain from label on underside. Otherwise excellent.
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Moche I Bi-chrome Stirrup Vessel, 2 Fruits / Vegetables
Estimate $1,100 - $1,650
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