Pre-Columbian - Vase of the Mochica culture - 350/700 AD - With export license
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,700 - € 2,000
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Moche culture bulbous vase with a bas-relief on both faces showing a transformed head on a throne borne by two attendants, 350–700 AD, beige ceramic with brown and cream engobe, height 22.1 cm and width 13.2 cm, in good condition with an export licence, originally from Galerie/Antiquaire and acquired in 2025 from Germany, previously owned by a German private collection from Hesse dating to 1960, with provenance verified and accompanied by documentation.
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Description from the seller
Relief-decorated ceramic from the Moche culture
Globular-bottom vase with a flat base, adorned with identical relief representations on both faces, depicting a chief transformed into an animal, seated on a throne and carried on a bar by two attendants.
The vase is topped by a stirrup-shaped handle.
Beige ceramic enhanced with a brown and cream engobe.
Peru, Moche culture, 350–700 AD.
Dimensions: height 22.1 cm - width 13.2 cm
Perfect condition - no restoration
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery
Earlier: Private collection of Hesse, Germany. Acquired from the owner's father, who lived in Peru from 1921 to 1960 and built his collection there.
Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped insured for the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRelief-decorated ceramic from the Moche culture
Globular-bottom vase with a flat base, adorned with identical relief representations on both faces, depicting a chief transformed into an animal, seated on a throne and carried on a bar by two attendants.
The vase is topped by a stirrup-shaped handle.
Beige ceramic enhanced with a brown and cream engobe.
Peru, Moche culture, 350–700 AD.
Dimensions: height 22.1 cm - width 13.2 cm
Perfect condition - no restoration
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery
Earlier: Private collection of Hesse, Germany. Acquired from the owner's father, who lived in Peru from 1921 to 1960 and built his collection there.
Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped insured for the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Pre-Columbian
Century/timeframe
350 / 700 après J.-C.
Name of object
- Vase of the Mochica culture - 350/700 AD - With export license
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
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.
