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LOT 2413
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
PRE-COLUMBIAN MOCHE ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
8 in. (550 grams, 20.2 cm high).
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
8 in. (550 grams, 20.2 cm high).
Hollow-formed bulbous vessel with burnished finish, seated or crouching male figure with bent legs and arms across his waist, straps to the chin securing a flat-topped cap with rectangular flap to the rear decorated with a ropework saltire; the face with aquiline nose, lentoid eyes and small curved mouth; between the hands, a small bird with discoid eye and wings partly extended; funicular spout to the top; marked 'OTX' to the underside. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a Norfolk, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
FOOTNOTES:
Examples of birds are relatively common across the spectrum of Moche pottery as are other animals depicting battle or hunting scenes.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
