6th-10th century A.D. A polychrome figural ceramic bottle with cylindrical spout, human head modelled in-the-round wearing face paintings and a headdress, arms and hands held against the chest, slender feet to the lower edge; decorated with geometric motifs and a mythical creature to the chest; circular perforations to the neck, possibly for suspension; likely Wari or Nazca culture. 484 grams, 16.5 cm high (6 1/2 in.). Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]