Lot 8A
**Originally Listed At $700**
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 200 to 600 CE. A fabulous bichrome terracotta, mold-made stirrup vessel depicting an owl perched atop what may be interpreted as a mountain with five peaks. In Moche ceramics such scenes usually depict a deity atop the tallest of the five peaks; however, this particular vessel evokes additional layers of meaning, because the "mountain" body of the vessel also resembles the body of a large bird of prey, perhaps a condor. As for the owl perched atop the pinnacle, the Moche generally associated owls with medicine, wisdom, as well as magic of the underworld. A very special piece, replete with impressive artistry and intriguing iconography. Size: 9" H (22.9 cm)
Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005
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#153767
- Condition: Professionally repaired from multiple pieces with restoration over the break lines. Surface wear with abraded areas and scuffs, nicks to the rim of the spout, owl's ears, nose, wings, and base of the vessel commensurate with age. Scattered deposits and nice burnishing marks. Old collection label on base.
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