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LOT 2750
Pre-Columbian Black Ware Stirrup Vessel with Birds Heads
CHIMU CULTURE, CIRCA 1100-1500 A.D.
8 5/8 in. (315 grams, 22 cm wide).
Globular jar with broad base, stirrup-type neck and spout; lateral bird-heads to the shoulder and band of pounced texture with reserved wave-pattern detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the 1990s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
See Pimentel, V., Peru Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon, 5 Continents, Milan, 2012.
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LOT 2750
Pre-Columbian Black Ware Stirrup Vessel with Birds Heads
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Maya Dignitary Figure
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Opening Bid: £5
Hollow-formed terracotta dignitary figure with raised detail including an elaborate headdress and annular earrings, beaded collar and mantle with hands protruding beneath; reverse with vertical banding; supplied with a custom-made stand. 304 grams total, 15.8 cm including stand
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel Collection
Nicoya, circa 800-1200 A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
