Moche IV Duck & Snake Stirrup Vessel themes central to the social

themes central to the social and spiritual identity of the region

The piece displays an attractive ancient green patina with areas of burial accretion

Head reattached with break line visible

consistent with age and long-term burial

Moche IV Duck & Snake Stirrup Vessel themes central to the socialPre 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