Description:

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 1200 - 1500 CE. With its tall tripod support legs, this type of vessel is sometimes referred to as a "spider pot" or a "chocolate pot,". It originates from the Diquis Region of Costa Rica and dates to the Chiriquí Phase. This particular example has fox legs with adorable snouts on their faces, rope shaped handles and cocoa bean appliqués adorning its periphery. Its bichrome red and smoky black coloring is quite striking as well. 7-3/4"T x 8-1/2" across Provenance: Ex-J. Gibson Collection, Denver, CO 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: Intact with repairs to two legs and some loss as shown. Good to excellent condition

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
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$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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