Group of 3 Mixtec Pottery Vessels
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec, Postclassic Period, ca. 1100 to 1450 CE. A set of 3 hand-built pottery vessels from ancient Mexico including 2 bowls and a squat jar. The basin of each bowl is decorated with brown foliage motifs, and each rests on a trio of nubbin feet. The largest vessel is the inverted piriform jar with 3 pierced suspension lugs and curvilinear motifs coursing across the shoulder. Size of largest: 4.125" W x 4.25" H (10.5 cm x 10.8 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Michael R. collection, Southampton, New York, USA, acquired via descent through family
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#178414
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec, Postclassic Period, ca. 1100 to 1450 CE. A set of 3 hand-built pottery vessels from ancient Mexico including 2 bowls and a squat jar. The basin of each bowl is decorated with brown foliage motifs, and each rests on a trio of nubbin feet. The largest vessel is the inverted piriform jar with 3 pierced suspension lugs and curvilinear motifs coursing across the shoulder. Size of largest: 4.125" W x 4.25" H (10.5 cm x 10.8 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Michael R. collection, Southampton, New York, USA, acquired via descent through family
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.
#178414
Condition
Each vessel with small chips, light abrasions, and minor fading to pigment, otherwise in very good condition. Nice preservation to overall forms and decorations in most areas.
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Group of 3 Mixtec Pottery Vessels
Estimate $600 - $900
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