Ceramic vessel, Moche V, ca. 500 - 600 AD ·  Peru, Moche · ID: 3052957

Description

ceramic, pigments, damage to the left ear

The vase was created in the shape of an owl demon. The facial features and outstretched wings refer to the night bird, whereas the legs and arms are anthropomorphic. The owl demon holds a trophy head in its left hand. The chain around its neck strangles a small human figure on the back.

The object Ceramic vessel, Moche V, ca. 500 - 600 AD with the object ID 3052957 was last part of the auction Auction 106 at April 25, 2026 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 72.

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Expertise

Thermoluminescence report, No.7831125, R. Kotalla, Haigerloch, 25 November 1983

Notices

This object is subject to the Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).