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Ecuadorian Puruha Bichrome Figural Vessel - Dual Faces

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Ecuadorian Puruha Bichrome Figural Vessel - Dual Faces

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**Originally Listed At $800**

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Puruha and Canari, ca. 850 to 1500 CE. A very rare bichrome vessel with dual (janus) faces, extensively decorated with stylized geometric motifs - an impressive variety of swirled, netted, diamond, and stepped patterns - in black-on-red negative resist, with fabulous faces on both sides comprised of applied coffee-bean shaped eyes and noses. Twin looped handles decorated with applied double coils double as richly adorned ears. A rare and fabulous example! Size: 6.5" L x 8.5" W x 11.5" H (16.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 29.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-John Smith Collection, Roswell, GA, USA

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Condition

Signs of repair with some visible fissures to body and base. Significant manganese deposits.

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Ecuadorian Puruha Bichrome Figural Vessel - Dual Faces

Name: Ecuadorian Puruha Bichrome Figural Vessel - Dual Faces
SKU: 64363892
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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