Pre-Columbian - Moche Ceramic Duck Stirrup Vessel With Spanish Export License
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Moche ceramic duck-stirrup vessel dating to 400–700 A.D., in good overall condition with mouth wear, dimensions 22 × 20 × 12 cm, acquired from a French auction house in 2026 (formerly Belgian private collection), restored and accompanied by a Spanish export license.
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A rare moche bychorme stirrup vessel with the shape of a duck in swimming attitude, with the body carefully modeled and the legs represented in relief in the lower zone, which reinforces the sensation of movement and connection with the aquatic environment. Moche, Peru. 400-700 A.D.
Dimensions: 22 x 20 x 12 cm.
Condition: Surface wear and material loses on the mouth ( see pictures ). Good overall condition.
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly french private collection.
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece will include spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by the seller, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. .
- Shipped with Insurance.
A rare moche bychorme stirrup vessel with the shape of a duck in swimming attitude, with the body carefully modeled and the legs represented in relief in the lower zone, which reinforces the sensation of movement and connection with the aquatic environment. Moche, Peru. 400-700 A.D.
Dimensions: 22 x 20 x 12 cm.
Condition: Surface wear and material loses on the mouth ( see pictures ). Good overall condition.
Provenance: French auction house. Formerly french private collection.
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece will include spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by the seller, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. .
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian - Moche
Century/timeframe
400-700 A.D.
Name of object
With Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic Duck Stirrup Vessel
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Restored
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
