An elaborately decorated jar from Costa Rica
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An elaborately decorated jar from Costa Rica, ca. 500 – 800 AD. This rare Huerta Engraved example is 6-3/4 in in diameter and is decorated with a pair of nicely detailed jaguars. The rim is encircled with an intricate design band characteristic of the style. Highly burnished, good mineral deposits, a bit of chipping on the foot. Ex Schultz collection. Cf 'Art of Costa Rica', page 204, for related piece from the Sackler collection.
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An elaborately decorated jar from Costa Rica
Estimate $500 - $600
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