70271: A Dramatic Salinar Bat Effigy Vessel Peru, Earl
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A Dramatic Salinar Bat Effigy Vessel Peru, Early Horizon – Early Intermediate Period, circa 200 BC – 100 AD A double-chambered vessel, with a gourd shape connected to the bat vessel by a bridge handle and a tapering spout. It also whistles when liquid contents are poured form the spout. The bat is skillfully modeled with outstretched wings and full set of bat teeth – similar to common brown bat of Peru. Because of its ability to swiftly and surely navigate in darkness, the bat was revered by the ancient peoples of the Andes as a supernatural creature. Earthenware with burnished cream slip and delicately painted details in reddish-brown. The artist captured the spread of the wings to full theatrical effect. This vessel is a terrific example of the immediacy and spontaneity of the very best Salinar pottery. Provenance: A Private Collection, New York, NY, acquired in 1990 Reportedly, this was discovered in Northern Chile. Width: 9 ¾ inches HID03101062020 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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70271: A Dramatic Salinar Bat Effigy Vessel Peru, Earl
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