Carved Limestone Covered Burial Jar, Philippines
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Carved Limestone Covered Burial Jar. The tapering rectangular lower section is intricately carved with a geometric repetitive graduated diamond/linear motif overall, topped with a flat, lifting cover surmounted by an indistinct human head finial. The exact date is unconfirmed. Origin: Mindanao/Salangsang culture, Philippines. Measures approximately 27 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 9 1/2". This item originates from the estate of John A. Williams, a distinguished philanthropist and renowned collector. Mr. Williams and his partner Dewitt Hart were influential members of San Francisco's art society and were celebrated for their discerning taste in modern, ethnographic, and fine art. Over the years, they hosted numerous exhibitions in their home, showcasing their prestigious collection to appreciative audiences. All proceeds of items from this estate benefit the Hart Williams Rainbow Fund, a nonprofit working with the LGBTQIA+ community in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Carved Limestone Covered Burial Jar, Philippines
Estimate $300 - $400
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