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| Lot# & Name: |
185. Moche IV Stirrup Spout Vessel of Musician Blowing Shell |
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| Estimate: |
$700-$1,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$850.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$850.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Moche, Nazca, etc.
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| Culture or Country: |
Moche.
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| Period: |
Ca. 500 - 700 A.D.
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| Size: |
7-7/8”H. x 6-1/4”L. x 3-5/8”W. |
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| Description: |
Salmon color pottery anthropomorphic vessel having a rear stirrup type spout, depicting a standing male figure blowing into a shell trumpet. Wearing large beaded disc ear ornaments, layered garment, all with white painted highlights. Tip of chimney spout slightly ground down, minor chip on the edge of the shell, and an ancient chip on the left side of his foot, some light paint wear, otherwise intact. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. Collection of Leo and Beatrice Drimmer, acquired in the 1960’s. To family by descent. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$58.00 |
| International: |
$125.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Moche IV Stirrup Spout Vessel of Musician Blowing Shell
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