Lot 0357

Monte Alban / Zapotec Figural Incensario, ex-Sotheby's

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Monte Alban / Zapotec Figural Incensario, ex-Sotheby's

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Mexico, Monte Alban/Zapotec, Ca 200 to 400 CE. Grayware pottery incensario the form of a seated god, wearing false face in the form of a jaguar with long extended tongue, wearing jaguar-adorned headdress, cape and large earspools. small circular urn in the back. H. 11.25" x w. 6.5" W.

For a similar example, see Sotheby's Sale 8552, lot 129 with estimate of $50,000 to $70,000.

Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Winning Director, acquired at Sotheby's NYC auction.

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Condition

A few losses, but still a large fine vessel!

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Monte Alban / Zapotec Figural Incensario, ex-Sotheby's

Name: Monte Alban / Zapotec Figural Incensario, ex-Sotheby's
SKU: 17901213
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $6,000

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Starting Price $3,000

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