Description:

Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. 800 BCE to 100 BCE. The indigenous of Paracas lead a simple, village life on the south coast of Peru. Despite their rather modest existence, privileged members of Paracas society were honored with elaborate burials, wrapped in seemingly myriad layers of finely crafted textiles. The figural and abstract decoration we find on Paracas polychrome ceramic vessels is reminiscent of the culture's intricate and colorful embroideries. The native artisans decorated their vessels with a post fire resin painting technique. Mineral pigments were mixed with plant resin usually extracted from the acacia tree to create a wide range of hues. Once fired, the result was a bold and shiny surface evident in this example. In addition to its impressive decorative program, this piece was obviously created by an adept technician. The walls are remarkably thin; it's remarkable that this piece was hand built! 4-3/4"D x 2-3/4"H Ex-Catherine Sobreto Collection, acquired in 1967. 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: Choice condition

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
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$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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