An early Nicoya Guinea incised bulbous bowl, Costa Rica, c. AD 200 - 500, with collar incised register, tripod support rattles and a pleasing tan, matte finish. 7 in x 7 3/4 in (17.8 x 19.7 cm). Light surface deposits inside and out. Cf. La Ceramica Precolumbina en Costa Rica, p. 32-33. A superb example! Ex Costa-Mejia collection, California.

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