A Moche Seated Noble Effigy Vessel, Moche II, ca. 200 - 400 CE Price - $1000 - $5000 An unforgettable piece of timeless

An unforgettable piece of timeless beauty

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these highly-prized pendants gave recognition to the importance of the working tools used in agriculture and forestry

Dimensions: Length: 6 1/2

Provenance:  Late 19th/early 20th century English collection

A Moche Seated Noble Effigy Vessel, Moche II, ca. 200 - 400 CE Price - $1000 - $5000 An unforgettable piece of timelessA finely molded polychrome effigy vessel depicting a seated nobleman on a rectangular throne, executed in the established Moche repertoire of the EarlyMiddle Classic period. The figure is shown with legs crossed and hands resting on his knees, wearing a broad rimmed headdress with side lappets and large ear spools. The face is carefully modeled and painted, the eyes and other features accented with black and white pigments, producing the lifelike,