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THBParacas Polychrome Spouted Jaguar / Snake Vessel, TL'd
Lot 134
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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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By Artemis Gallery
Aug 30, 2018
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2018-08-30 10:00:00
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Featuring classical antiquities, Asian, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring classical antiquities, Asian, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Paracas, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A magnificent ceramic jaguar effigy vessel extensively decorated with modeled details and post-fired red and golden earthtones as well as white hues against a black ground. The wild feline is presented in a prone pose, the front paws meeting in an almost clapping manner, and the rear feet slightly lifted off the ground, with a beautiful coat adorned by raised triangular white spots in low relief, long incised and painted red and gold striated bands wrapping the rear legs, tracing the body, and terminating at the front paws. He is brandishing a dramatically, fierce visage with leering eyes, gnashing teeth, alert ears, and a snarling snout! Adding another layer of symbolism to the piece, the sculptor also brought life to the tail by having it represent a sinuous serpent! Size: 10.75" L x 8.875" H (27.3 cm x 22.5 cm)
Jaguar imagery symbolized power and might throughout the Pre-Columbian world; hence, warriors, rulers, hunters, and shamans alike associated themselves with this king of beasts, the largest and most powerful feline in the New World. Snakes/serpents provide a fascinating element of Pre-Columbian iconography, as they were regarded to be a beneficial source of nourishment and at the same time quite deadly with their poisonous venom. Also important to the indigenous was the fact that snakes shed their skin annually, thus rejuvenating themselves and serving as symbols of renewal and good health.
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) twice - by QED Laboratoire and Artemis Testing Lab. According to both tests, the piece has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Provenance: ex-RamRepairs to tail, stirrup, back, and rear legs. Restoration to tip of the tail and back, but rest of the tail and body seem to be comprised of original clay. Expected surface wear with abraded areas and pigment loss as shown - though much of the post-fired pigmentation remains.Condition
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