A Moche Seated Noble Effigy Vessel, Moche II, ca. 200 - 400 CE Sculpture - Bronze Japan: 12)

Japan: 12)

It has been modern strung on a 24K gold chain of ancient design

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the raised central boss with a large granule

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A Moche Seated Noble Effigy Vessel, Moche II, ca. 200 - 400 CE Sculpture - Bronze Japan: 12)A finely molded polychrome effigy vessel depicting a seated nobleman on a rectangular throne, executed in the established Moche repertoire of the EarlyMiddle Classic period. The figure is shown with legs crossed and hands resting on his knees, wearing a broad rimmed headdress with side lappets and large ear spools. The face is carefully modeled and painted, the eyes and other features accented with black and white pigments, producing the lifelike,