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THBRare Marajoara Bichrome Incised Dish in Turtle Form
Lot 215a
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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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Pre-Columbian, Brazil, Marajoara culture, ca. 800 to 1400 CE. A rare, beautifully incised and painted bichrome bowl in the form of a turtle with tiny nubs representing the feet, head, and tail projecting from the sides of the body. The shallow interior is slipped in a beige hue then painted with motifs in a red hue which were largely lost to time-but faint traces remain. The exterior, however, has a fascinating series of incised motifs that center around a spiral form; the rest suggest a labyrinth. Based on ethnographic studies of twentieth century people from the same place, we believe that insects formed an important part of Marajoara diet, so this dish may have been used for serving them! The Marajoara - also known as the Marajo - flourished on Marajo Island, in the mouth of the Amazon River. They built impressive mounds and lived subsistence lifestyles while producing unique pottery. Size: 6.5" L x 5.125" W x 1.5" H (16.5 cm x 13 cm x 3.8 cm); 7.25" H (18.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection, purchased on October 9, 2020; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Eugene Lions collection, Geneve, Switzerland, collected 1960 to 2000
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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.
#170511Minor surface wear and abrasions. Losses to pigment on exterior; the pigment on the interior has more wear, and much of the detail on the interior is lost. Excellent preservation to form and incised motifs.Condition
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