STEPHEN MERRITT TERRACOTTA CLAY & BAMBOO VESSEL

Stephen Merritt (American, b. 1947) Terracotta Clay and Bamboo Vessel. Measures 18"x16"x6.5". Weight 8 lbs. Stephen Merritt’s ceramic technique was shaped by his studies in Japan with two Japanese c

A very ornate terracotta clay vessel with highly stylized ancestor figure on top and plenty of signs of wear and age. There appears to be an old tribal repair to the center of the vessel. Note the ban

A Unusual and interesting older terracotta clay vessel with anthropomorphic top featuring incised facial designs and cowrie shell eyes. Ngbaka or related ethnic group, Congo, Africa. The vessel measur

A very handsome terracotta clay vessel featuring a wonderful chief sculpture on top holing a staff and sword. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The vessel measures 27.5 x 11 inches wide ( 24 inches aro

This is a well handled old clay vessel with tribal motifs and a rich surface patina suggesting use, possibly as a cooking vessel. Likely Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The vessel measures 7 inc

A Very Old and well used water vessel with lug handle and areas of spotted designs. Easily an early 20th century example. Nupe or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The Vessel measures 16 x 10 inc

An ancient Chinese Warring States Period Pottery Vessel - 475 BC. This vessel is most impressive because of the flared rim designs, made by hand over 1600 years ago.The Warring States Period of Chines

A very rare ancient terracotta clay vessel with stylized anthropomorphic face , wonderful stylized form as well as charming incised avian designs. Manabi culture, Ecuador, South America ca 500 BC - 50

A Very rare ancient terracotta clay vessel with red slip and incised designs. Djenne culture, Mali, Africa. Dating from the 14th to the 16th century. The vase like vessel measures 13.5 inches tall x 8

large terracotta clay vessel from China, Possibly an ancient example, and possibly dating back to the Han Dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. Measures 16.5 inches tall and 12 inches wide ( 24+ inches around) Rep

A possible Peruvian Nazca Terracotta Clay vessel or Aztec Mexican Mayan small bowl.unknown age and origin to the best of our knowledge. Selling without a reserve , Due diligence & research on the lot

A Very rare ancient terracotta clay vessel with red slip and incised designs. Djenne culture, Mali, Africa. Dating from the 14th to the 16th century. The vase like vessel measures 15 inches tall x 8.5

A Very rare ancient terracotta clay vessel with red slip and incised designs. Djenne culture, Mali, Africa. Dating from the 14th to the 16th century. The vase like vessel measures 14 inches tall. prov

Ancient Pre columbian terracotta clay vessel dating from 1100 to 1400 AD. A fine example with bottle spout and a monkey image hanging on one side. Chimu or related ethnic group, Peru, South America. T

Ancient Pre columbian terracotta clay vessel dating from 1100 to 1400 AD. A fine example with bottle spout and deity face. Chimu or related ethnic group, Peru, South America. The vessel measures 8 x 6

Ancient terracotta clay vessel dating from 1100 to 1400 AD. A fine example with stirrup spout and deity face. Chimu or related ethnic group, Peru, South America. The vessel measures 8 x 6.75 inches. P

Ancient terracotta clay vessel dating from 1100 to 1400 AD. A fine example with stirrup spout and deity face. Chimu or related ethnic group, Peru, South America. The vessel measures 8 x 6.75 inches. P

A hand made terracotta clay vessel with zoomorphic form and spout, and a raised anthropomorphic form on one side. Mambila peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The vessel measures 17 x 17 inches.

A rare Ancient Terracotta clay vessel with incised linear designs and primitive flared lip, scallop handles. The Bowl measures 7.5 x 5 inches. Caddo / Mound Builder Native Americans, Oklahoma /Arkansa

A Very rare ancient terracotta clay vessel with red slip and incised designs. Djenne culture, Mali, Africa. Dating from the 14th to the 16th century. The vase like vessel measures 10 inches tall by 8

Ancient Precolumbian terracotta clay vessel dating from 1100 to 1400 AD. A fine example with bottle spout and a monkey image hanging on one side. Chimu or related ethnic group, Peru, South America. Th

Hand made terracotta clay vessel with incised designs and a wonderful fitted lif with flared handle. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The vessel measures 12.5 inches tall x 13 inches wide.

Ancient Precolumbian terracotta clay vessel dating from 1100 to 1400 AD. A fine example with bottle spout and deity face. Chimu or related ethnic group, Peru, South America. The vessel measures 8 x 6.

Antique to ancient terracotta clay vessel in the form of a cone, possibly part of a tomb or memorial. Ex Steve Tobin collection. Measures 8 inches long.