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LOT 2119
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
PRE-COLUMBIAN NAZCA TERRACOTTA BOWL WITH ARROW DESIGN
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
5 7/8 in. (263 grams, 15 cm).
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
5 7/8 in. (263 grams, 15 cm).
'Bell-shaped' bowl with rounded base, the exterior decorated with a polychrome geometric scheme including arrows, circumferential bands and quartered panels. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
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.
LITERATURE:
See Pimentel, V., Peru, Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon, 5 Continents, Milan, 2014, for a range of Nazca 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.
