For numerous Moche objects in the Carl Sutorius Collection, Chimbote is given as the place of origin. However, this is the port of export and not the actual place of discovery. Given the similarity with ceramics excavated by Max Uhle in the area surrounding the Huaca de la Luna, it is assumed that a considerable part of the Sutorius Moche collection originates from later excavations following Uhle's activity in the same area (Kaulicke, Las Ruinas de Moche, Lima 2014).