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**Originally Listed At $400**
Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican/Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1000 CE. A burnished black stirrup vessel with a spout and a three-tiered body. The body is shaped like the steps of a pyramid, with three figures seated, arms wide and hanging over their knees, on the steps. The figures appear to be human but may also be monkeys. The Lambayeque were a wealthy society who reveled in creating ornate items that showcased that wealth; ornate black pottery like this was mold-made and mass produced but may also have been copies of silver vessels that would have been owned by very wealthy individuals. Size: 4" L x 4.5" W x 7.6" H (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm x 19.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Americas Artifacts, Roswell, GA, USA; Ex-Private Georgia Collection; Ex-William and Carol Thibadeau, acquired 1960s through 1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#117923
Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican/Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1000 CE. A burnished black stirrup vessel with a spout and a three-tiered body. The body is shaped like the steps of a pyramid, with three figures seated, arms wide and hanging over their knees, on the steps. The figures appear to be human but may also be monkeys. The Lambayeque were a wealthy society who reveled in creating ornate items that showcased that wealth; ornate black pottery like this was mold-made and mass produced but may also have been copies of silver vessels that would have been owned by very wealthy individuals. Size: 4" L x 4.5" W x 7.6" H (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm x 19.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Americas Artifacts, Roswell, GA, USA; Ex-Private Georgia Collection; Ex-William and Carol Thibadeau, acquired 1960s through 1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117923
Condition
Intact and near choice with very minor encrustation around the edges of the figures.
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Sican/ Lambayeque Stirrup Vessel w/ 3 Figures
Estimate $500 - $900
Nov 27, 2017
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0105: Sican/ Lambayeque Stirrup Vessel w/ 3 Figures
Sold for $300
•1 BidEst. $500 - $900•Starting Price $300
ARTEMIS GALLERY - Cyber Monday Timed AuctionNov 27, 2017 11:00 AM ESTBuyer's Premium 24.5%
Lot 0105 Details
Description
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican/Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1000 CE. A burnished black stirrup vessel with a spout and a three-tiered body. The body is shaped like the steps of a pyramid, with three figures seated, arms wide and hanging over their knees, on the steps. The figures appear to be human but may also be monkeys. The Lambayeque were a wealthy society who reveled in creating ornate items that showcased that wealth; ornate black pottery like this was mold-made and mass produced but may also have been copies of silver vessels that would have been owned by very wealthy individuals. Size: 4" L x 4.5" W x 7.6" H (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm x 19.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Americas Artifacts, Roswell, GA, USA; Ex-Private Georgia Collection; Ex-William and Carol Thibadeau, acquired 1960s through 1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117923
Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican/Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1000 CE. A burnished black stirrup vessel with a spout and a three-tiered body. The body is shaped like the steps of a pyramid, with three figures seated, arms wide and hanging over their knees, on the steps. The figures appear to be human but may also be monkeys. The Lambayeque were a wealthy society who reveled in creating ornate items that showcased that wealth; ornate black pottery like this was mold-made and mass produced but may also have been copies of silver vessels that would have been owned by very wealthy individuals. Size: 4" L x 4.5" W x 7.6" H (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm x 19.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Americas Artifacts, Roswell, GA, USA; Ex-Private Georgia Collection; Ex-William and Carol Thibadeau, acquired 1960s through 1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117923
Condition
...
Intact and near choice with very minor encrustation around the edges of the figures.
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