Artifacts - Mexico and Central America |
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Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Ceramic Pataky Vessel Nicoya Culture Early Classic Period circa 500 to 800 AD collected circa 1970 From a California private collection
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Mayan polychrome ceremonial funerary vessel from Costa Rica. Tan clay with applied tan and red mottled ochre slip. Scraffito drawings depicting geometric forms and a difficult to define fish / snake / dragon / god form emitting flames, lighting, or energy from its mouth. Line work is energetic and exciting with dynamic triangular, zig-zag, and crosshatch designs. Rim painted red ochre, base painted with black, red ochre, and tan bands.
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Good condition. Lovely patina. Professionally repairedfrom a few large pieces. One noticeable chip on base.
dimensions: approx 9" diameter at base x 12" tall |
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