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Pre-Columbian Black Figural Stirrup Vessel Moche Culture

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A small black ceramic figural stirrup vessel from Moche culture circa. 100-500 AD, located in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru. The hollow pot with the stirrup handle was sensitively molded and the surface burnished. The seated figure has his arms folded in front of his chest. He has prominently protruding ears and an expressive face.
Provenance Available to the buyer: From an American collection.
For a black burnished stirrup bottle, see item 1976.287.8, 64.228.35 in the collection of Metropolitan Musuem of Art, NYC.
Many black portrait stirrup bottles are in the collection of Larco Musuem, Lima, Peru, such as item ML 000007, 000016, 000026 and 000029.

More Information

Origin:	Peru
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Flakes and marks scattered on the body, shelf wear. No repair or restoration detected.
Creation Date:	100-500AD
Styles / Movements:	Pre-Columbian, Traditional
Patterns:	Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	641638

Dimensions

W.	4.25 in;	H.	6.5 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	10.8 cm;	H.	16.51 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.