Description:

Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Michoacan, ca. 100 BCE to 300 CE. A polychrome tripod rattle leg vessel, extensively decorated throughout with stylized geometric motifs and linear patterns inspired by textile designs as well as the natural world - all in russet red, cream, and black. The interior of the bowl presents a central band that flares at each end and is adorned by registers of spirals, stepped triangles, and vertical frets alternating with registers of repeating horizontal bands. This is flanked by two ample abstract spiraled shell motifs. The exterior walls of the bowl are decorated with a wide band of curvilinear motifs, and the three hollow rattle legs are also nicely decorated, with linear and fret motifs. This painstakingly painted decorative program graces nearly every surface, embellishing both the bowl and rattle legs. Impressive artistry and technique! Size: 10.5" W x 6.75" H (26.7 cm x 17.1 cm)

Provenance: private Lewis collection, Florida, USA

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#150657

  • Condition: One leg repaired from several pieces and reattached. Another leg reattached. Third leg intact and contains rattle ball. Bowl has a stabilized crack and some minor surface wear with a few scuffs/pigment losses. Otherwise excellent.

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