Moche IV portrait head stirrup-spout vessel, ca. A.D. 450-550

distinguished by the deep red bands on each side of the face, long hooked nose, lips pursed and wearing a geometrially patterned headband ending in flared ties with incised fringe on the back.

Christoph Bernoulli, acquired by 1949

Acquired from the above by 1960

Spout repaired at the join to the stirrup, and joins to teh head, repaired cracks on the face under left eye and small fill next to nose and inner eye area, repairs evident in 2-3 lengths on the back lower turban , and on right cheek descending down the center of the mouth. Surface nicely color and not overpainted, and not waxed.
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