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Unusual Sican Pottery Jar w/ 4 Jaguar Heads

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Unusual Sican Pottery Jar w/ 4 Jaguar Heads

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Description

Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican/Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1370 CE. An interesting mold-made pottery bowl with four jaguar heads emerging from the sides, teeth bared and eyes wide. They sit beneath a flared rim. Size: 7.5" W x 5" H (19 cm x 12.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private Joan Hersey Pavao Collection, acquired in the 1970's

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Condition

One head has been repaired; large loss to rim.

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Unusual Sican Pottery Jar w/ 4 Jaguar Heads

Name: Unusual Sican Pottery Jar w/ 4 Jaguar Heads
SKU: 49273217
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

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