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Pre-Columbian Nazca Figural Trophy Head Vessel

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Pre-Columbian Nazca Figural Trophy Head Vessel

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2nd-5th century A.D. A polychrome ceramic bowl with rounded base; decorative geometric frieze around the rim, series of conjoined octopus head creatures around the upper body, stylised human trophy head below. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 1970.245.1 and 65.266.92, for a comparable vessel; Sotheby's, Pre-Columbian Art, New York, November 1995, Lot 9, for a comparable example with octopus-headed figures. 410 grams, 14.5 cm high (5 5/8 in.). Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]

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Pre-Columbian Nazca Figural Trophy Head Vessel

Name: Pre-Columbian Nazca Figural Trophy Head Vessel
SKU: 138653276
Price: 340 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £500 - £700

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