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A Moche Stirrup Vessel Double Monkey

Currency:USD Category:Antiquities / Pre-Columbian Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
A Moche Stirrup Vessel Double Monkey

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Auction Date:2012 Jul 13 @ 10:00 (UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT)
Location:P.O. Box 714, Erie, Colorado, 80516, United States
From northern Peru, ca. 500 AD, ancient pottery stirrup vessel decorated on both sides in high-relief depicting crouching monkeys having curled tails and open toothy mouths. Tan ground with painted red-brown stripes and highlights. 9-1/4"H, spout repaired/reattached with restoration over breaklines, otherwise intact and near-choice. Comes with TL certificate. PROVENANCE: Ex-Private German collection, ex-NYC auction.