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THBCalima Redware Alcarraza Vessel Mammiform, TL Tested
Lot 182a
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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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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Valle Del Cauca, Calima, Yotoco phase, ca. 300 to 1300 CE. This whimsical redware alcarraza vessel is mold-formed into an interesting bulbous form with a double spout. The vessel rests on a stable base formed by 5 lobes and mammary-shaped protrusions, and above is a row of more petite nodules of the same shape. A domed top with a flared rim supports the double spouts, both set an angle to the sides with an arching handle. While the body is comprised of 10 mammary glands, the top resembles a phallic head! The surface is slipped in a dark maroon and orange hue and highly burnished. An interesting vessel with composite symbolism of fertility, virility, and abundance. Size: 7" Diameter x 7" H (17.8 cm x 17.8 cm)
For an incredibly similar example, please see: Labbe, Armand J. "Colombia Before Columbus: The People, Culture, and Ceramic Art of Prehispanic Colombia." Rizolli International Publications, New York, 1986, p. 58, fig. 54.
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated.
Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection, purchased July 3, 2019; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Bennett collection, Ohio, USA, acquired at auction; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-New World Artifacts, San Diego, California, USA
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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.
#170493Professionally repaired and restored. Repaired from many pieces with infill along fissures and break lines are nearly indiscernible. Chips to rims of spouts. Surface abrasions nicks and chips throughout. Great preservation to form and unique shape. Nice earthen deposits and light manganese blooms throughout. Old inventory label on base. TL hole on base, 2nd TL hole under rim, 3rd TL hole inside handle.Condition
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