Moche Fine-line Stirrup-spout vessel, Phase V, ca. A.D. 500-700

depicting battle scenes by the Doering Painter on each side, distinguished by the large crescentic nose ornaments with dangles, the larger warrior holding his club low across his waist, his opponent facing down and spear pointed at the warrior's knees, each with elaborate clothing, the dusty landscape indicated by dotted outlined areas. 

Buki Collection (Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York,  April 2, 1970, lot 84)
John Green, New York, acquired from the above and passed within the family
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition, overall very good, repairs on the areas of the stirrup.
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The Doering painter is one of the few identified artists from the Phase V corpus of fine-line vessels. The style is noted for the fine jewelry, elaborate clothing and the particularly animated and fierce combat scenes.