Huaco. CULTURE: Moche, Perú PERIOD: 50-800 AD. MATERIAL: Terracotta DIMENSIONS: Height 22.5 cm CONDITION: Good condition. Restauration in the handle. See photos. PROVENANCE: Koella private collection, Zurich, Switzerland. From a private foundation of ancient American cultures, purchased around the 1960s to 1980s. DOCUMENTATION: Spanish Import license included. Huacos are closed vessels with a spherical or sculpted body, a flat base and a tubular handle in the form of a stirrup. They have been and are one of the principal elements which allow us to know not only characteristics of this pre-Hispanic culture, but also of its society, the natural environment in which it developed and the different stages of its cultural evolution. Its name derives from huaca, the name referring to a tomb of this culture, as moreover, these vessels were destined to make up part of the grave goods of a deceased person. Notes: The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License. #ExclusiveJurassicAntiquity