Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

Central America, Guatemalan, Totonicapan, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A whimsical glazed pottery vessel with an arching handle, and a zoomorphic head that forms the spout. The vessel rests on a slightly rounded, but stable base with a large globular body, protruding wings and tail, and applied and incised linear and dotted motifs across the body to indicate feathers. A bird head protrudes from the front with a gaping open beak, forming the wide spout. The exterior is coated with a glaze that varies from olive-green to an orange hue. Dark black burnishing marks cover much of the lower surface. An intriguing vintage piece likely inspired by the forms of ancient stirrup vessels! Size: 8" W x 8.5" H (20.3 cm x 21.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-House of Ancestors, Galisteo, New Mexico, USA

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#161252

  • Condition: Chips to high pointed areas and surface abrasions. Uneven glazing. Mineral deposits and burnishing marks.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
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$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
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