Description:

From the ancient Cocle region of Pre-Columbian Panama, ca 800 - 1000 CE. This desirable type features profuse painted decoration on all sides, featuring red, purple, black and white/cream pigments. The top depicts an impressive rendering of a mythical creature with saurian and/or feline attributes, with sharp teeth and long curving claws. The bottom of the top features stylized claw like designs, while the pedestal exhibits zig zag forms. An impressive example of the type. 6" wide x 3-1/2" tall. Provenance: Former R. Hubert, private WI, USA collection. 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: The top is repaired from large fragments, with restoration over the ancient break lines. This is typical condition for these vessels, since they are most often recovered showing tops that have been ritually broken in antiquity. Weathering, wear, abrasions and pigment loss. Heavy Manganese and other mineral deposits remain as evidence for the age and authenticity of this piece.

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Bid Increments
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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
$200,000 + $25,000