Lot n° 429
Estimation :
1600 - 1800
EUR
Portrait vase of a notable wearing a cotton padded cap. - Lot 429
Portrait vase of a notable wearing a cotton padded cap.
Ceramic with reddish-brown, dark beige and light beige slip.
Height: 18 cm
Length: 16.5 cm
Mochica culture, ca. 100-700 A.D.
Peru
A few chips and surface wear, otherwise good condition.
This representation of the portrait in the form is classic, even if we know the more frequent version of the vase with a stirrup handle.
The face here is very realistic and beautifully crafted.
For a similar example, Princeton University Art Museum number 2016-1073.
Provenance: collection of Monsieur P.
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