Nazca Polychrome Bowl with Geometric Pattern
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Description
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 200 to 400 CE. A wonderful, hand-built pottery bowl displaying a round yet stable base and impressively thin walls that expand slightly outwards, rising to a gently flared rim. Boasting hues of maroon, ochre, sienna, grey, white, and black, the exterior of the ancient vessel features a lovely decorative band of rhomboid motifs and swirling designs. Size: 7" in diameter x 3.625" H (17.8 cm x 9.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#164962
Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#164962
Condition
Collection label on interior. Repair and restoration to rim. Repaired from at least 2 pieces with restoration over break lines. Some very light abrasions and char marks, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice pigments.
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Nazca Polychrome Bowl with Geometric Pattern
Estimate $600 - $900
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