Pre-Columbian. Moche Owl Ceramic Vessel With Spanish Import License. Published.
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Pre-Columbian Moche bichrome owl ceramic spouted jar, anthropomorphic owl form, 20.7 cm high, in excellent condition, with a Spanish export licence for the EU and a accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
A superb bychrome ceramic moche spouted jar. The body with the shape of an anthropomorphic owl depicted seated, with the hands resting on his knees; plumage in detail on the face with thin, slanted eyes and prominent nose. Late Moche, Peru, 450-700 C
Height: 20.7 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Kemper Collection, Switzerland. Donated to "The Museum of Islamic Art", Jerusalem, during 1970's. Purchased by Yossef Maiman 1991. Estate of Yossef Maiman.
Literature: Makowski, Krzystof, Rosenzweif, Alfredo, Diaz Jimenes, Maria Jesus, Offerings for the Afterlife - Peruvian Pottery from the Maiman Collection, Kal Press LTD, Israel, 2006., p. 159
Notes: The Kepmer collection was created between 1940's and 1980's. Items that were not donated to the "The Museum of Islamic Art" were sold at Christie's Amsterdam, 11th April, 1995.
Notes:
Due to summer holiday season, this item will be delivered in september. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this lot. The piece will include spanish export license for the European Union. If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested. This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
A superb bychrome ceramic moche spouted jar. The body with the shape of an anthropomorphic owl depicted seated, with the hands resting on his knees; plumage in detail on the face with thin, slanted eyes and prominent nose. Late Moche, Peru, 450-700 C
Height: 20.7 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Kemper Collection, Switzerland. Donated to "The Museum of Islamic Art", Jerusalem, during 1970's. Purchased by Yossef Maiman 1991. Estate of Yossef Maiman.
Literature: Makowski, Krzystof, Rosenzweif, Alfredo, Diaz Jimenes, Maria Jesus, Offerings for the Afterlife - Peruvian Pottery from the Maiman Collection, Kal Press LTD, Israel, 2006., p. 159
Notes: The Kepmer collection was created between 1940's and 1980's. Items that were not donated to the "The Museum of Islamic Art" were sold at Christie's Amsterdam, 11th April, 1995.
Notes:
Due to summer holiday season, this item will be delivered in september. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this lot. The piece will include spanish export license for the European Union. If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested. This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian. Moche
Century/timeframe
450-700 A.D.
Name of object
With Spanish Import License. Published.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Owl Ceramic Vessel
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Israel
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
