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Auction 952 Pre-Columbian Art
January 30, 2010
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| Lot 10 |
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7.000 |
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9.000 |
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9.023 |
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11.601 |
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| Result: |
7.000
(9.023 USD)
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RARE CHORRERA EFFIGY VESSEL
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Ca. 800 B.C.-A.D. 200
Length 33,3 cm
The highly stylized portrayal of double-headed creature with reptilian features, four feet firmly planted with squat body and each large, square-shaped head turned upward at a sharp angle with eyes projecting from the sides, a spout issuing from between the nostrils, one lacking, mouth ajar and showing a long line of teeth with the lips outlined, painted overall in rich reddish brown with fine geometric patterns overall in cream.
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