Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Cactus Vessel
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Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Cactus Vessel, West Mexico,100 BC - 250 AD | A phytomorphic vessel from the Colima region of ancient West Mexico. This olla-form vessel is a stylized cactus showing a wide band of raised ribs and nodes sculpted around the midsection. Raised spherical bottom. Body is rounded, angles sharply at the shoulder and tapers toward the neck. Original burnished surface is a dark, deep red, typical of Colima pottery from this period, with ample manganese and mineral deposits overall, heavy in some areas. Condition is very good. The outer edge of the spout rim has two chips, otherwise completely intact and original.8" in Diameter/5" Tall
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Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Cactus Vessel
Estimate $400 - $800
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