PRE-COLUMBIAN MOCHE FINE-LINE STIRRUP VESSEL/DUAL MOTIF A STRANGE AND WONDERFUL PIECE OF ARTISTRY Start Price USD 725.00 Current Price USD 725.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Kailua-Kona, HI See more about 'PRE-COLUMBIAN MOCHE FINE-LINE STIRRUP VESSEL/DUAL MOTIF' Description Pre-Columbian Oustanding Moche Fine-line Stirrup Vessel With Dual Motifs This fantastical Moche Stirrup Vessel comes from the Pacific coast of Peru and dates from AD500-800. It is 7 1/2 “ in diameter and stands 6” in height. It is comprised of a medium-orange burnished clay and painted with two stunning scenes. One side shows two condors or vultures devouring a human figure while the opposite side shows another pair of birds of prey attacking a sea lion as it appears to be diving to avoid the onslaught. One of the birds appears to be perched on a cactus. This piece is truly dazzling in design and workmanship. The spout has had minor restoration to a break and has been repaired and reattached with mininal touch up to only the spout area. The vessel is otherwise totally intact with no overpaint or restoration of any kind. This piece comes with a COA from one of the finest and best known galleries in New York and is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic as presented and indeed a real and exquisite rarity at a more than fair price. The purchaser will pay $45 for all shipping and handling fees and this fee covers full insurance via USPS priority mail. Place a Bid!