Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 22nd February 2023

Lot 50

A Moche stirrup spout vessel

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A Moche stirrup spout vessel

Peru, circa 200 - 400 AD

terracotta, modelled a deity with jaguar fangs, crab claws, wings and legs to the back, burnished and buff coloured decoration,

22.5cm high.

Provenance

by repute - Phillips, London, 8th December 1992, lot 159.

Romy Rey Collection, London.