Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 600 to 1200 CE. A fabulous pottery tripod vessel in the form of a double-headed peccary. Supported by 2 hooved feet and a tapered leg, the bulbous vessel is topped by a flared rim, while heads protrude from either side, each exhibiting huge, bulging eyes, a long snout, a closed mouth, and cupped ears. Size: 10.6" L x 5.2" W x 6.5" H (26.9 cm x 13.2 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-The estate of Peter H. Tillou Collection, thence by descent. Acquired in the 1990s, collection # 195. Appraised by Marianne Huber in 2014.

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  • Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration over some break lines, but others visible in a few areas. Some nicks, chips, and abrasions so surface as shown. Otherwise, nice presentation with good remaining detail.

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