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THBMoche IV Portrait Vessel - Head of a Young Lord
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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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LiveNov 16, 2023
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Moche, Phase IV, ca. 450 to 650 CE. A hand-built pottery stirrup vessel boasting an exquisitely detailed countenance of a male figure, perhaps a young lord. The veristic visage exhibits puffy lips, a delineated philtrum above the upper lip, petite eyes beneath heavy lids, a pointed chin, and a prominent, lifelike nose, all framed by the lappets of his lengthy cap. Deep umber pigment accentuates the face, handle, and spout while orange and cream-hued pigment embellish the cap. Size: 7.25" L x 5.3" W x 10.1" H (18.4 cm x 13.5 cm x 25.7 cm)
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession numbers 64.228.21 and ML018883
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-private Mohnheim collection, Germany, acquired in the 1950s
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#179854Condition
Professionally repaired with restoration to several areas, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Light abrasions and fading to original pigment in scattered areas, otherwise in great condition. Great facial features across obverse. Previous inventory label beneath base.
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