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Fine Nazca Miniature Decorated Polychrome Jar

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Fine Nazca Miniature Decorated Polychrome Jar

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Description

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 250 to 540 CE. A petite polychrome collar jar on a rounded base, the body decorated with a wide register comprised of a trio of trophy head deities or tasters, two with long, emerging tongues and anthropomorphized whiskers and headdresses, one actually ingesting/tasting a sad victim whose arms are raised in submission. An impressive example with striking Nazca iconography, all finely painted in a polychrome finish of red, orange, white, cream, brown, grey, and black hues. Size: 3.25" in diameter x 2.75" H (8.3 cm x 7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private , San Francisco, CA Collection

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Condition

Expected surface wear with minor paint losses and possible repainting.

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Fine Nazca Miniature Decorated Polychrome Jar

Name: Fine Nazca Miniature Decorated Polychrome Jar
SKU: 51292304
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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