Lot 198: ANTIQUITIES, Narino polychrome bowl

AUCTION: Sale 285 - US Sale

Description

A beautiful Narino bowl from Colombia, c. 750 – 1250 AD. This highly burnished Piartal style polychrome is 7-3/4” in diameter and is decorated with geometric designs arranged in a quartered star pattern representative of Venus. Vivid paint, strong mineral deposits. Ex Dr. Burton estate. Cf. Labbe “Colombia Before Columbus” for extensive details. Value range: $500 - $700

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 198
Listing #: 192051
Closed: Thursday, August 2, 2012 7:11:20 PM CT
Estimate: $500

Starting Bid: $300
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Description

A beautiful Narino bowl from Colombia, c. 750 – 1250 AD. This highly burnished Piartal style polychrome is 7-3/4” in diameter and is decorated with geometric designs arranged in a quartered star pattern representative of Venus. Vivid paint, strong mineral deposits. Ex Dr. Burton estate. Cf. Labbe “Colombia Before Columbus” for extensive details. Value range: $500 - $700

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 198
Listing #: 192051
Closed: Thursday, August 2, 2012 7:11:20 PM CT
Estimate: $500