A superb mochica bichrome pottery "florero vessel". The outside and the inside are decorated with the same thematic. The interior appears decorated with 4 large , flying condors eating from offering plates. On the outside it can be seen how a warrior and a fantastic figure try to hunt a condor in flight. The fantasy creature has an anthropomorphic body, a crocodile head and a snake-like tail and horns. On the other side, there is a seated figure of a priest or cazique with aquiline nose who has caught another condor by the tail. Includes thermoluminescence certificate. Moche. North coast of Peru. 400-700 AD. Dimensions: 20,00 x36,00 cm. Condition: Some areas with repaint. Very fine condiition. Provenance: Ex A.A Private Collection - Asturias, Spain. Through inheritance from his father R.A. 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 is in process of Spanish Export License renewal ( Passport for European Union), This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks - If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: - Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%. - Shipped with Insurance.