Lot 2042
Moche Peru Male Portrait Vessel
Sold June 28, 2025
- Price realized
- $450
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $500-750
Origin: Moche, Peru, South America Early Intermediate period c. 1000-$1200 AD
Dimensions: 7.5x5x9 in.
Condition: Light cracking and dirt wear. Some crack marks or chips on the bottom.
Additional Information: A ceramic hand painted and hand-made vessel of a male’s face. The base of the vessel is shaped like the man’s head and he has ears shaped and protruding from the sides of the vase with large earrings, he also has a long swirling mustache, and geometric designs along his neck and face. The vase vessel tapers to be more thin at the top. The vase is painted with orange, white, and black pigment.
The male head may have been modeled from a warrior or an elite.
Provenance is reportedly Michele Herling Galleries, Dallas, Tx.
Lot details
- Lot
- 2042
- Closed
- June 28, 2025
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