Moche IV Duck & Snake Stirrup Vessel this dynamic standing figure embodies

this dynamic standing figure embodies the vitality and expressiveness characteristic of the Classic Veracruz sculptural tradition

Thermoluminescence testing indicates that the head is a later historic replacement dating to approximately the 18th–19th century

this example falls within the desirable longer range for Roman hairpins

Distinctive black bitumen pigment remains visible across the face

Moche IV Duck & Snake Stirrup Vessel this dynamic standing figure embodiesPre Columbian Moche IV Duck and Serpent Stirrup Spout Vessel Peru, Moche Culture, Phase IV, ca. 300600 CE This exceptional Moche IV ceramic stirrup spout vessel masterfully depicts a duck with a serpent coiled across its body, uniting two creatures that held important symbolic significance in Moche mythology and ritual art. The vessel is finely modeled with graceful naturalistic detail, showcasing the sophisticated sculptural tradition that defines