Description:

A large and fine example of a Fruitera or pedestal plate from the ancient Cocle region of Pre-Columbian Panama, ca. 800 - 1000 CE. This example exhibits a fantastic scene in the top plate portion of the vessel, depicting a pair of intertwined (or a single, dual-headed) mythical creatures resembling dragons. These types of creatures are typically described as beings with saurian and/or feline attributes, including sharp teeth and long, curved claws. There is profuse, intricate patterning, featuring red, purple, and black pigment against a cream/white slip. The pedestal of the plate features triangular cutouts. A wonderful example of a desirable type. 10-1/4" wide x 4-1/4" 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: Repaired from large, original fragments, with minor touch-ups and restoration over the ancient break lines to blend the repairs. This is typical condition for this type, since they are most often recovered as having been ritually broken in antiquity. Weathering, wear, abrasions and pigment loss overall. Heavy root marks, Manganese, and other mineral deposits remain as evidence for the age and authenticity of this piece.

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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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