Pre-Columbian Moche portrait head vessel with painted face or facial tattoo’s - Peru - Pottery - German Export License - 18.5 cm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

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 vessel with painted face or facial tattoo’s.

Time period: ca. 700 - 900 AD
Dimensions: 18,5 cm high

Excellent condition.

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.

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

Moche portrait head vessel with painted face or facial tattoo’s.

Time period: ca. 700 - 900 AD
Dimensions: 18,5 cm high

Excellent condition.

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
Pre-Columbian Moche portrait head vessel with painted face or facial tattoo’s - Peru -
Century/timeframe
Ca. 700 - 900 AD
Name of object
- German Export License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2023
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
18.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2007
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
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Objects sold
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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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