Masket of an owl, c. 300 BC - 300 AD
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Lot: 152
Online AuctionMasket of an owl, c. 300 BC - 300 AD
Peru, Moche / Viru, early / middle Mochica, Loma Negra style
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Hans Marcus (1912-1992), Düsseldorf, Germany | H: 2.5 inch |
800 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
copper sheet, cut and folded, surface with a green cupric oxide patination, inlay (bone)
The Moche people were among the most skilled and innovative metalsmiths in the Americas. The Moche valued copper highly and placed copper items in important burials.
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee)
