Pre-Columbian - Vase of the Mochica culture - 350/700 AD - With export license

Relief-decorated ceramic from the Moche culture Globular-bottom vase with a flat base, adorned with identical relief representations on both faces, depicting a chief transformed into an animal, seated on a throne and carried on a bar by two attendants. The vase is topped by a stirrup-shaped handle. Beige ceramic enhanced with a brown and cream engobe. Peru, Moche culture, 350–700 AD. Dimensions: height 22.1 cm - width 13.2 cm Perfect condition - no restoration Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery Earlier: Private collection of Hesse, Germany. Acquired from the owner's father, who lived in Peru from 1921 to 1960 and built his collection there. Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural Property Passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days. All items from the seller are shipped insured for the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

Estimate:$1,904.34

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