A Published Moche Prisoner Effigy Vessel, ca. 500 - 800 CE Medium - Faience acquired in the 1960s -

acquired in the 1960s - 1970s and then by descent

the lower part of this pendant is an example of how the celt shape was integrated into prized personal ornaments

In consultation with academics and dealers

Each handle terminates in stylized palmette and volute motifs

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A Published Moche Prisoner Effigy Vessel, ca. 500 - 800 CE Medium - Faience acquired in the 1960s -A powerful salmon orange ceramic vessel modeled as a bound captive, shown seated with arms secured behind the back and a thick rope twisted tightly around the neck and chest. The figure wears a tall, slightly flared headdress painted in cream white pigment, the same color used to highlight the eyes and the braided rope that cuts diagonally across the torso. Incised, linear decoration denotes the shirt and surface textile patterning, while the compact