Portrait head vessel, c. 400 - 600 AD
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Lot: 67
Online AuctionPortrait head vessel, c. 400 - 600 AD
Peru, Moche
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Beckmann, Marburg, Germany | H: 7.5 inch |
4000 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
ceramic, painted in cream-white, red and black, depiction of a high-ranking man with tatoo markings on the face
These individualized and naturalistic representations of human faces are unique to the Moche culture of Peru.
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee)
