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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Nov 15, 2024
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Veracruz culture, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. An impressive pottery incensario boasting the bust of a figure, likely a royal or deity, depicted heavily adorned with a corded necklace, a sizable pair of ear ornaments, and a headdress with projecting side flaps. Facing forward, his angular visage displays a heavy brow above generously-lidded eyes, a broad nose, fleshy lips, and a pointed chin. Two teeth are visible, indicating the remainder were filed down as a rite of passage. Rounded projections flare from each side, with a rounded bowl behind acting as the receptacle for burning copal. Remains of original red and blue/purple pigment throughout. A large and attractive vessel. Size: 11.5" W x 12.75" H (29.2 cm x 32.4 cm)
Provenance: private Owen collection, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Arte Primitivo, New York, USA in the early 1990s
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.
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#189844
Repaired from about 25 pieces, breaks visible on the interior, much original pigment remains and a strong vessel.
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**Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, arrange your own shipping, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.* **For shipments outside of the USA, custom / duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding**