Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fine vermillion pottery vessel is in the form of an elongated squash with a body that is stylistically segmented with smooth, fine vertical ribbing, an example of a skeuomorph - a vessel that mimics another material! The indigenous of Mexico used hollowed gourds for storing and serving food and drink, thus sculpting the clay into the shape of a gourd was more permanent jar celebrating this special crop. Gourds and squashes were symbols of fertility and abundance, this unique form is a desirable type! Size: 4.5" Diameter x 8.75" H (11.4 cm x 22.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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#174891

  • Condition: Light surface abrasions and nicks, otherwise intact and excellent. Light mineral and earthen deposits and manganese blooms throughout.

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