Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 21st September 2022

Lot 105

A Moche vessel

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £380

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Description

A Moche vessel

Peru, circa 200 - 600 AD

terracotta, realistically modelled a head wearing a side winged headdress with a chin strap, with white pigment details and remains of a pattern to the collar, the base with a label inscribed Early Peruvian Found At Trusillo Peru Made Prior of the 16th Cent, and Mochica N. Coast of Peru, 600 A.D, Digby BM,

16cm high.

Provenance

Romy Rey Collection, London.