Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, phase III to IV, ca. 350 to 700 CE. A dramatic pottery stirrup vessel boasting a pair of detailed reliefs of 2 warriors with feline and serpentine features of Ai Apaec (also Ai Apec) in the midst of a fierce battle, all adorned with orange and cream slip. Nearly identical, each relief displays 1 figure wearing a jaguar crown stepping toward the other to give a strong yank at his lengthy headdress, while gritting his teeth in determination. The other warrior screams out in agony, opening wide the long snout of his zoomorphic head, and clenching his fist in rage. Both fighters wear bangles and snake-like belts as they wield back one arm to lunge their axe at the other. Size: 5.5" Diameter x 9.3" H (14 cm x 23.6 cm) Provenance: ex-Splendors of the World, Haiku, Hawaii, USA, before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #173429