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LOT 2229
Pre-Columbian Lambayeque Blackware CeramicMasked Lord Vessel
CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (1.09 kg, 30 cm high).
Squat-bodied with splayed foot, neck base formed as an ornate human mask, strap handle to reverse, tapering cylindrical neck.
ProvenanceEx Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK.
Acquired in the 1990s.
From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.
Cf. The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, 'Chimu Blackware Spouted-Vessel; Unknown, Pre-Columbianca. 700 CE - 1200 CE', for a similar vessel; see Pimentel, V., Peru, Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon, 5 Continents, Milan, 2012, p.96, for a very similar example, see pp.98-99, for an exceptional example of a gold funerary mask.
FootnotesThis interesting vessel likely depicts a high ranking individual with markers of status including long earrings and elaborate necklace. The detailed mask on the face of the vessel is representative of the well known and exceptional metal masks reserved for the elite. Metals used for these masks include gold and rank amongst the most striking of ancient Peruvian art.
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LOT 2229
Pre-Columbian Lambayeque Blackware CeramicMasked Lord Vessel
Sold for (Inc. bp): £455
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With everted rim, polychrome painted frieze to the neck depicting earth monsters, stylised cacti below; chipped and cracked; accompanied by a display base. 525 grams, 18 cm high
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection. -
Pre-Columbian Mexican Michoacan Standing Figure
300-100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Modelled in the half-round as a nude female, wearing arm bangles and an ornamental collar; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 527 grams total, 23 cm high including stand
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.
This is a large example of the figurines of ancient Michoacan. These sculptures were made in abundance during the pre classic period and were likely crafted for personal use as votive figures. As with this example, these sculptures are renowned for showing details of necklaces and other adornment of the period. -
Moche Replica Stirrup Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Globular bodied with a stirrup type neck and mouth, decorated with geometric scrolls or stylised serpents in relief and incised grooves. 690 grams, 21.5 cm high
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.
