A large and highly-detailed by-chrome, portrait, stirrup vessel of tremendous realism showing a Moche warrior or cazique with open almond eyes, aquiline nose, and serious face. With elaborate hairdress decorated with geometric patterns (circles and squares ) in the headress. Very fine example. Includes thermoluminescence certificate. | Moche. Peru. 400-700 A.D. Dimensions: 31,50 cm. Condition: Some surface wear. Small chip on the mouth of the spout. Restored on the base of the stirrup handle. Good condition. Provenance: Spanish Private Collection. By descent from familly collection since 1970's. Notes: - The piece includes authenticity certificate and TL test. - The piece will include spanish export license for the European Union. - 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%. - This lot can not be sold to US customers. - Shipped with Insurance. #ExclusiveCabinetofCuriosities