Large 19th C. Shipibo Polychrome Jar
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South America, Upper / Western Amazon Basin, Ucayali River, Peru, Shipibo peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A splendid and sizeable pottery jar intricately hand-painted with mesmerizing linear and geometric motifs in hues of russet, cream and black. The vessel features a flared rim, a conical neck, a rounded shoulder, a dramatically wide hip, and a narrow, planar base. Russet-colored slip envelops the area above the hip, while everything above is covered in hypnotic interlocking designs, and the interior is covered in a coat of black pigment. Size: 16" Diameter x 15.2" H (40.6 cm x 38.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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#172980
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#172980
Condition
Professionally repaired with restoration and repainting in some areas. Minor chipping along 1 visible break line. Light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, impressive presentation and nice remaining pigments.
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Large 19th C. Shipibo Polychrome Jar
Estimate $1,100 - $1,650
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