Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An endearing pottery vessel in the form of a puppy standing on all fours and wagging his curved tail as he looks forward attentively. The broad mouth of the vessel dramatically rises from the canine's back, ending in a broad, ovoid rim, while his adorable head projects forward presenting a tapered snout, a slightly open mouth, incised eyes, and perky ears. Size: 7.6" L x 5" W x 5.9" H (19.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 15 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-private Superior, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Baker collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA, acquired in the 1970s to 1980s

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#172345

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with right front leg reattached. Some restoration and repainting in areas. Light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, nice with rich earthen deposits on interior.

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