Moche portrait head with two seabirds on his headdress - German export license - Peru - Pottery Vessel

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 800 - € 950
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Description from the seller

Pre-Columbian Moche culture - Peru
Northern coastal desert area.

Moche portrait head with two seabirds on his headdress.

Time period: ca. 500 - 700 AD
Dimensions: 12 cm high

Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with German export license.
See picture from the auction catalogue.

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The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Pre-Columbian Moche culture - Peru
Northern coastal desert area.

Moche portrait head with two seabirds on his headdress.

Time period: ca. 500 - 700 AD
Dimensions: 12 cm high

Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with German export license.
See picture from the auction catalogue.

Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Details

Culture
Moche portrait head with two seabirds on his headdress - German export license - Peru -
Century/timeframe
Ca. 500 - 700 AD
Name of object
Vessel
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2004
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
1572
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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