Lot 2036

Fine Pre-Columbian pottery ocarina or pipe

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Fine Pre-Columbian pottery ocarina or pipe

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Description

Fine Pre-Columbian pottery ocarina or pipe, Probably c. 1000-500 BCE, carved with fine detail, surmounted by a reclining effigy, on custom acrylic museum mount, 2.25"h x 2.25"l x 1.5"w (excl. stand)

Provenance: From the Estate of Nancy R. and Myron L. Mayer, New York City

Condition

Good, shows age, a few minor chips **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Fine Pre-Columbian pottery ocarina or pipe

Name: Fine Pre-Columbian pottery ocarina or pipe
SKU: 84860337
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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