Huaco with Ai Apaec. with TL test CULTURE: Moche, Perú PERIOD: 200-400 AD. MATERIAL: Terracotta DIMENSIONS: Height 22.5 cm CONDITION: Good condition. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Remy Rey, London, United Kingdom. Acquired in Phillips London 1992. DOCUMENTATION: Spanish Import license included. PUBLICATION: - Phillips, London, December 8, 1992, lot 159. Huacos are closed vessels with a spherical or sculpted body, a flat base and a tubular handle in the form of a stirrup. They have been and are one of the principal elements which allow us to know not only characteristics of this pre-Hispanic culture, but also of its society, the natural environment in which it developed and the different stages of its cultural evolution. Its name derives from huaca, the name referring to a tomb of this culture, as moreover, these vessels were destined to make up part of the grave goods of a deceased person. Notes: The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License. THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE FROM SPAIN ASKS ALL SELLERS FOR INVOICES, IMPORT LICENSES AND ALL THE DOCUMENTATION ABLE TO PROVE THE LEGALITY OF EACH ITEM BEFORE PROVIDING AN IMPORT OR EXPORT LICENSE. #traveltreasures