Lot 202
Starts at $100 - Small olla-shaped vessel from ancient Panama, circa 600 - 800 CE. This Conte style example, most commonly referred to as Cocle, measures approximately 3 1/2" wide by about 3" tall, and exhibits polychrome decoration in black and purple against a cream colored slip. The form is aesthetically pleasing, tapering from the globular body toward a narrow opening at the top. The designs on the exterior are referred to by scholars as the "Y-Element" or "YC Scroll" motif, which are generally thought to suggest serpent or tail symbolism, possibly more broadly symbolic of the concept of a life-force. Provenance: Former private Florida, USA collection- acquired from a 1982 Sotheby Parke Bernet auction, part of lot #1446. Authenticity Guaranteed The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
- Notes: 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, as well as Antiquities-Saleroom.
- Condition: Intact and in original condition with no repair or restoration. Minor weathering, wear, chips and abrasions overall, with mineral and manganese deposits remaining as evidence of age and authenticity.
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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 |