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Moche Figure of a Drunk browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000: item # 895233 Please refer to our stock # MO1084 when inquiring.
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| A wonderful Moche III – IV figural vessel from Peru, ca. 400 – 500 AD. This beautifully detailed example is 9” high and depicts a seated drunk. In Moche iconography drunks would often be depicted in simian form, derided for their socially unacceptable behavior. In this case, an elaborately attired individual is posed seated, clasping a large chicha jar with hands and feet. He is wearing layered clothing, indicated is great detail with molding and paint, and is adorned with a complex headdress and ear ornaments. Overall in excellent condition, with strong paint and nice mineral deposits. Spout is professionally reattached. | ||
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