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LOT 2231
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
PRE-COLUMBIAN PAINTED PERUVIAN INCA LIBATION VESSEL
1000-1400 A.D.
10 1/4 in. (1.37 kg total, 26 cm high including stand).
1000-1400 A.D.
10 1/4 in. (1.37 kg total, 26 cm high including stand).
Of highly stylised form, the body of carinated form and tapering to a pointed base, trumpet-shaped neck and mouth and two lug handles to the lower body; polychrome painted geometric scheme to one face; accompanied by a display base. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK.
Acquired in the 1990s.
From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.
LITERATURE:
See Pimentel, V., Peru, Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon, 5 Continents, Milan, 2012, p.138, for a vessel in similar style.
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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.
