Menu
EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBCosta Rican Chiriqui Pottery Tripod Rattle Cocoa Cup
Lot 138
About Seller
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
Categories
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$600 - $900
Absentee vs Live bid
Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Artemis Gallery
Feb 3, 2022
Set Reminder
2022-02-03 10:00:00
2022-02-03 10:00:00
America/New_York
Bidsquare
Bidsquare : VARIETY SALE | Ancient, Asian, Ethnographic
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/variety-sale-ancient-asian-ethnographic-8833
Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
View Full Catalog (340)
- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Diquis region, Chiriqui, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A fine pottery cocoa cup, known as a spider or chocolate pot, presenting a rounded bottom, a brief neck, and a flared and folded rim atop a deep basin, all supported by 3 conical, curved legs. The ancient vessel is heavily adorned with applied clay decorations, such as a horizontal register of spiraling S-motifs that sits just below the rim, 3 felines that cap each leg, and a pair of lizards that flank the rim, their lengthy bodies stretching down the vessel's body. Each leg of the cup features a long, vertical slit down the front, exposing the spherical rattle on each interior. Liberal remains of black pigment further embellish the exterior. Size: 7" Diameter x 6.6" H (17.8 cm x 16.8 cm)
This vessel is sometimes referred to as a "chocolate pot" after its association with the cherished cocoa beverage. This form with its long legs, the bowl deep, almost cauldron-like, with a nicely flared lip, originates from the Diquis Region of Costa Rica and dates to the Chiriqui Phase.
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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.
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.
#169348Repaired from several pieces with break lines visible and fill in some small areas. Rattle in 1 leg functions, the other 2 are stuck in place. Expected nicks, chips, pitting, and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, nice with liberal remains of pigment.Condition
- Shipping Info
-
All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding for estimated shipping costs for individual items.
-
- Buyer's Premium
