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LOT 2222
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
PRE-COLUMBIAN CERAMIC CHANCAY ANTHROPOMORPHIC JAR
1000-1200 A.D.
5 1/8 in. (384 grams, 13 cm high).
1000-1200 A.D.
5 1/8 in. (384 grams, 13 cm high).
Bulbous-bodied with splayed neck and rounded base, stylised puffy-cheeked, squinty-eyed human face, raised arms embracing the bloated vessel bowl, one suspension loop and remains of a second to neck base. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired by the vendor's mother 1960s-1970s, thence by descent.
Ex Spray family collection, Norfolk, UK.
LITERATURE:
See Pimentel, V., Peru, Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon, 5 Continents, Milan, 2012, for a range of Chancy vessels.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
