Description:

West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE. This Colima pot assumes the form of a smiling young man. The surfaces shows this culture's signature duotone, red and brown slip decoration, that was meticulously burnished to create a lustrous finish. The ancient Colima culture never built extensive pyramid complexes found in other parts of Mesoamerica; however, they were obsessed with the cult of the deceased. The indigenous buried their dead in deep shaft-chamber tombs, which were filled with rich ceramics. Perhaps the visage on this vessel represented the deceased or his ancestor. His pointed helmet, ornate face paint, and the holes in his ears from which jewelry once hung, indicate that he was an individual or significance. Regardless of his identity, the piece is striking for its animated nature. 6"H x 6"W. Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.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: Minor scratches to surface. Intact, 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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