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Nazca Polychrome Pottery Kero - Rare Size

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Nazca Polychrome Pottery Kero - Rare Size

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Nazca culture, ca. 100 BCE to 800 CE. This is a polychrome kero (quero), a vessel placed into a Nazca tomb, ringed with a fantastical design of mushrooms and what looks like corn or some other crop. Wide bands of red, orange, and a purple-grey are characteristic of the Nazca culture. This small size is quite rare! Size: 3.25" W x 3.55" H (8.3 cm x 9 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Reid collection acquired in the 1970's

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Condition

One small, stable crack to rim; otherwise intact, with very slight chips to interior of rim and minor paint wear. Design very clear.

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Nazca Polychrome Pottery Kero - Rare Size

Name: Nazca Polychrome Pottery Kero - Rare Size
SKU: 47128917
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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