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THBMoche II Bichrome Muscovy Duck Stirrup Vessel
Lot 79a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, Phase II, ca. 250 to 400 CE. A hand-built pottery stirrup vessel in the form of a charming Muscovy Duck with a flat base, a plump body flanked with a pair of incised wings, and a fan-shaped tail. Presented in hues of red and yellow, the attractive avian peers forward with concentric ovoid eyes situated behind a lengthy beak. A stirrup-shaped handle emanates from atop the back, and above is a cylindrical spout with a slightly everted and rounded rim. Size: 3.8" W x 6.125" H (9.7 cm x 15.6 cm)
The Moche domesticated the Muscovy duck and used it for feathers; feathers were a symbol of the elite. The males of the species are frequently aggressive, and this drew the attention of the Moche, making the animal a special symbol for warriors. The Lord of Sipan was buried with ear spools decorated with Muscovy ducks, perhaps to emphasize his status as a great ruler and a powerful warrior.
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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#159946Spout reattached to back of head and top of back, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions and pitting to body, head, spout, handle, and base, with softening to some incised details, and fading to pigment in scattered areas. Nice earthen and mineral deposits throughout.Condition
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