Description:

Northern Peru, Ca 300 to 500 CE. Fabulous polychrome pottery vessel in the form of a seated lord transitioning from human to iguana; painted in shades of red, orange and tan. Lord sits with his hands folded together in prayer, large plugs adorning his ears, small bird resting on his head. 10" H by 5" W. Provenance: EX-prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.

  • Condition: Arc re-glued, bird neck re-glued, slight loss on break. Paint worn.

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Artemis Fine Arts

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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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