Description:

Pre-Columbian, Nicaragua, ca. 1000 to 1300 CE. A splendid pottery bowl of hemispherical form featuring an anthropomorphic face on one side, adorned in hues of black, red, and beige. Sitting upon a planar base, the sizable vessel gazes forth from heavy-lidded eyes, a pinched nose, and slightly parted lips, all flanked by a pair of petite ears. Geometric patterns embellish the exterior of the verso. Size: 10.4" L x 9.8" W x 6.8" H (26.4 cm x 24.9 cm x 17.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-The estate of Peter H. Tillou Collection, thence by descent. Acquired in the 1990s, collection # 215. Appraised by Marianne Huber in 2014.

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  • Condition: Professionally repaired with restoration and repainting over break lines; all expertly done and very difficult to notice. Light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, nice presentation with great pigments and light earthen deposits.

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