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Rare Teotihuacan Bi-chrome Pottery Vessel, TL Tested
Rare Teotihuacan Bi-chrome Pottery Vessel, TL Tested
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Teotihuacan, ca. 600 CE. A most unusual bi-chrome terracotta vessel that clearly demonstrates the potter's love of geometry. The squat, rounded body is adorned by four projecting circular motifs that align with the corners of the angular bands above; rising above is an angular, trapezoidal neck marked by raised bands; and all sits upon a flared concave base. Teotihuacan pottery jars were created in a wide range of forms with various surface treatments; however, most were tripod vessels. making this example's form quite unusual. They were also disseminated widely in Mesoamerica; scholars continue to debate whether this was due to warfare or trade. A very unusual Teotihuacan pottery vessel presenting with a rare form! Size: 11.5" diameter of rounded body x 12.125" H (29.2 cm x 30.8 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: private Studio City, California, USA collection;ex-Alfred Stendahl, owner of Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA, before 2002

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Condition
Expected surface wear with scuffs, abrasions, and chips/nicks to high-pointed areas. Bi-chrome finish is well preserved. Scattered earthen and mineral deposits. Stable 2" fissure from rim. Several stable fissures to rounded body. Overall in pretty remarkable condition.
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Rare Teotihuacan Bi-chrome Pottery Vessel, TL Tested

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