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Huge Colima Redware Squash Vessel
Huge Colima Redware Squash Vessel
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A terracotta vessel in the form of a squash impressive form of this vessel is that of a squash or pumpkin, popular among collectors of Colima vessels. Despite the obvious ancient damage and repair (simply reglued from original fragments), this is an honest, unquestionably authentic example with it's surface in original condition. Displays impressively. Size: 11-1/2"W x 8- 1/2"H.

Provenance: Ex-private J. Hartley collection, NC, USA.

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#109286
Condition
Repaired from original fragments, simply re-glued with no restoration or fill. Loss of some smaller fragments, as visible in the photos. Heavy root marks and mineral deposits remain on the ancient surface, attesting to the authenticity of this example. Otherwise, expected weathering, wear, chipping, abrasions, loss and paint loss for an unrestored example.
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Huge Colima Redware Squash Vessel

Estimate $250 - $500
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Starting Price $175
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