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Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Ceramic Birds
Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Ceramic Birds
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Mayan, possibly Jaina, ca. 500-700 CE. A sweetly modeled bird vessel with appliqued eyes, beak, wings, and tail feathers. Hints of a beautiful robin blue glaze remain on the surface. Measures 3-1/4" tall x 3" long x 2-1/4" wide.

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. Petite hand-built ceramic redware bird with outspread wings and perky tail. Measures 2-1/2" tall x 2-1/4" long x 2-1/4" wide.

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.

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#102500
Condition
Loss at beak, feet, and tip of wing of Mayan example. One foot reattached to Colima bird with surface wear and chips at beak and feet.
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Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Ceramic Birds

Estimate $300 - $600
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Starting Price $150

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