Description:

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Paracas, ca. 400 BCE to 100 CE. This vessel created by the ancients of South America boasts an intriging form. A four lobed Paracas bowl with four inward curving walls, the center of each adorned with an incised human visage, abstractly conveyed with slits for eyes, nose, and mouth. The four "corners" that curve outward could easily serve as spouts. Framing the faces on the periphery are incised bands. The color scheme retains much original saturated red pigment. Size: 3"H x 6-3/4" across at widest point.

Provenance: Ex-Midwest Fine Art Gallery

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#107400

  • Condition: Intact with minor surface wear as shown. One light stable hairline crack, overall retaining light encrustations and dendritic mineral growths.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

January 7, 2016 8:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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