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THBMoche Pottery Stirrup Rattle Vessel w/ Ai Apec
Lot 177
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Louisville, CO 80027
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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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Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Moche, Phase V, ca. 600 to 800 CE. A fierce example of one of the classic forms of pre-Columbian pottery - the Moche stirrup vessel. This bichrome vessel is mold-made with cream-on-red slip and depicts Ai Apec, the chief deity of the Moche people, as a fierce warrior adorned in full regalia. The demi-god is presented with his characteristically wild feline fangs, a grimacing bulge between large half-circle eyes, and an anchor-shaped nose accented by raised cheeks to either side. The back of the head is decorated with braids that resemble strands of wheat - important to note because Ai Apec was revered as the guardian of all food sources. Tiny balls inside its hollow lower cavity emanate a rattling sound when jostled. In this instance, Ai Apec has an expressive countenance delineated in low to high reliefs and a linear motif that is painted with sensible delicacy - demonstrating the varied skills of the artisans who made the piece. Size: 5.6" L x 4.5" W x 11.5" H (14.2 cm x 11.4 cm x 29.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010; ex Arte Xibalba, Osprey, Florida, USA
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#164228Softening of finer details. Surface wear commensurate with age. Minor chipping to small portion of forehead. Light fading to painted details as shown. Restoration to both lower ends of the spout's handle. Otherwise, excellent condition.Condition
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