A Moche Seated Noble Effigy Vessel, Moche II, ca. 200 - 400 CE Sculpture - Bronze the raised central boss with

the raised central boss with a large granule

losses to rear legs

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

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A Moche Seated Noble Effigy Vessel, Moche II, ca. 200 - 400 CE Sculpture - Bronze the raised central boss withA 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,