Moche Portrait Vessel, Young Lord

Description

Moche Portrait Vessel, Young Lord

Superb example, rare form! Ancient Pre-Columbian Portrait Vessel, from the North Coast of Peru, Moche Phase IV, ca. 400-500 A.D. Hollow-molded polychrome pottery vessel depicts a young lord; realistic facial expression, with facial tatooing, ear plugs and hair ornament. Phase IV witnessed the full florescence of Moche portraiture. Not only were the greatest number of portrait head vessels made during this phase, but the quality of the portraits reached in pinnacle of artistic and technological excellence. 6-1/2"H x 8"W, intact/excellent condition.

Provenance: Ex-Private NM Collection.

Price	USD $ 6,995.00
Origin	Peru, South America
Styleperiod	Antiquity, Classical
Materials	pottery
Height	6.5 inch
Categorie	Antiquities, the Americas

Antiquair

Artemis Gallery Ancient Art

Colorado, Lafayette

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Mrs. Teresa Dodge

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