Description:

Pre-Columbian, South Yucatan, ca. 550 to 850 CE. This piece was most likely fired in the open, possibly in charcoal to attain its rich dark hue. The decorative program is intriguing with a double spout in the form of an anamorphic head and tail and incised geometric program of rings and striations on the vessel. 8-1/2"D at widest x 6-1/4"T Provenance: Ex- Katherine Byrnes Collection, FL 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: Chip on rim and one stable pressure crack. Erosion to bottom of pot. Good to excellent.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$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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