Stirrup-spouted bottle with Monkey, Ecuador, Chorrera Culture, ca. 7th - 5th century BC; height cm 19,4, diam. cm 2 ...

Stirrup-spouted bottle with Monkey, Ecuador, Chorrera Culture, ca. 7th - 5th century BC; height cm 19,4, diam. cm 2,4; Characterized by an engraved decoration on the shoulder and a monkey shaped handle. A small restoration on the animal's head. On the bottom there are two labels: "- Royer, emballeur , 14 rue du cheche-midi, Paris-6* 16" and "'91". Provenance: From an Italian collection formed during 1970s - 1990s; this lot require the Italian export licence (please contact the auction house about info and additional cost).