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THB3 Valdivian Pottery Venus Figures - TL Tested
Lot 89a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 2500 to 1500 BCE. A charming trio of female or Venus figures, all skillfully hand-built from pottery to present stylized forms. First, the most petite figure of the group stands atop spread legs, exhibiting a minimalist form with a large head, a bulbous nose, an incised mouth, slit-form eyes, delineated genitalia, and nubbin arms held outwards. Adorned with red and black glaze, the second figure is shown from the waist up with arms folded below her voluptuous breasts, as she gazes forth from recessed eyes above an open mouth. Her shoulder-length coiffure is embellished with incised striations and capped by a slender headband. The last and largest of the group is depicted from the hips up, displaying an incised navel, full breasts, sharp shoulders, and a giant head that flares outward at the top, framing her abstract visage. Size of largest: 1.5" W x 2.3" H (3.8 cm x 5.8 cm)
The fired clay figures were produced, starting at the major Valdivian site of Real Alto, roughly five hundred years after similar ones were made in stone. Although most examples of figures like these are female, some have both male and female properties. What was their purpose? We really have no idea. However, we do know that these figures were found near hearths and food preparation areas, as well as in burials of important personages.
The 2 larger figures have been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and found to be ancient and of the period stated. This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report is available for purchase. Please inquire.
Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#123320The 2 larger figures are both missing lower bodies. All have expected surface wear as shown. Otherwise, all are very nice with impressive remaining pigments. TL holes to 2 larger figures.Condition
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