Stirrup vessel in shape of a sitting warrior · Peru, Moche, Phase III · ID: 3038689
Robert Zink, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Description
burnished light-beige clay, painted with creme white, light brown and blackish brown, seated cross-legged in the hands-on-the-knees pose, holding a round shield and a club in his hands, helmet-like headdress with chin strap and neck protection, ornamental facial paint, abrasion, minor chips;
warriors had very special status in Moche society, for warfare was an important ritual activity, which also achieved the practical goals of gaining or defending land. A very high percentage of Moche art depicts warriors and military activities
L’objet Stirrup vessel in shape of a sitting warrior avec l’ID d’objet 3038689 a fait partie de l’enchère 80th Tribal Art Auction en 27 juin 2015 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 154.
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Expertise
Thermoluminescence Expertise, 02.01.1982, Ralf Kotalla, Haigerloch, Germany