Null Stirrup vessel of a seated man. Moche, 2nd - 6th century A.D. H 18cm. Made …

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Stirrup vessel of a seated man. Moche, 2nd - 6th century A.D. H 18cm. Made of red clay. The seated figure wears head and ear ornaments. Intact. Provenance: Ex collection L., Germany 1970 - 1990.

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Stirrup vessel of a seated man. Moche, 2nd - 6th century A.D. H 18cm. Made of red clay. The seated figure wears head and ear ornaments. Intact. Provenance: Ex collection L., Germany 1970 - 1990.

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