Description:

Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This is an exquisitely classic design created by the ancient Chupicuaro culture. The vessel sits on pointed openwork feet which once held working rattles. Characteristic of the Chupicuaro redware, it shows a gorgeous, lustrous surface. In addition, the rim is decorated with applied knob-like forms and stylized geometric glyphs painted in black. 7-1/2"D x 2-3/4"H. Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Small chip and minor wear on surface of rim; some erosion on interior, else intact, good to excellent condition.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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