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Moche Pottery Bottle with Deity and Monkeys chisel Bronze fittings of this typePre Columbian Era, Moche Culture, Moche phase II to IV, c. 200600 AD, Northern Peru This exceptional Moche pottery bottle, dating from the Moche phase II to IV (c. 200600 AD), is a beautiful and intricate example of Moche craftsmanship, showcasing their skill in both relief design and painted decoration. The bottle is elegantly designed with a globular body and cylindrical neck, resting on a circular foot, creating a balanced and harmonious form. The