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Colima Acrobat Pottery Vessel, 200 BCE-500 CE

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Colima Acrobat Pottery Vessel, 200 BCE-500 CE

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Description

Mexico, Colima culture 200 BCE - 500 CE. Large acrobat redware vessel depicting a woman upside down crawling stance. The figure has exposed genitalia and hand and feet firmly planted on the ground formed an arch like position. Size 12" L x 8" W x 8 1/4" H

For a similar example see LACMA Item # (M.86.296.121)

Condition

Multiple repairs throughout arms, hands and feet with old chips to rim.

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Colima Acrobat Pottery Vessel, 200 BCE-500 CE

Name: Colima Acrobat Pottery Vessel, 200 BCE-500 CE
SKU: 173565149
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $4,500

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