Lot 199: ANTIQUITIES, Nazca polychrome bowl

AUCTION: Sale 285 - US Sale

Description

A striking Nazca bowl from Peru, c. 400 – 600 AD. This thin-walled polychrome vessel is 7-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with recurved step-fret designs executed against a black background, with chestnut brown wash used to cover the interior. Highly burnished, displays beautifully. Ex Espinoza estate.

Cf. Lumbreras “The Peoples and Cultures of Ancient Peru”, page 120. Value range: $500 - $700

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 199
Listing #: 192052
Closed: Thursday, August 2, 2012 7:12:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500

Sold Winning Bid: $300
1 Bid(s)

Description

Cf. Lumbreras “The Peoples and Cultures of Ancient Peru”, page 120. Value range: $500 - $700

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 199
Listing #: 192052
Closed: Thursday, August 2, 2012 7:12:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500