Lot 234: ANTIQUITIES, Chimu bottle

AUCTION: Sale 286 - US Sale

Description

A superb Chimu phytomorphic vessel from Peru, c. 1100 – 1450 AD. This fine multi-chambered blackware example depicts a group of four conjoined pepinos. Highly burnished, in excellent condition, with good mineral deposits. Cf. “Arqueologia Andina Peru”, page 234, for similar example from the Museo de America in Madrid. Ex Bradford Gallery. Value range: $350 - $400

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 234
Listing #: 193975
Closed: Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:35:20 PM CT
Estimate: $350

Sold Winning Bid: $200
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Description

A superb Chimu phytomorphic vessel from Peru, c. 1100 – 1450 AD. This fine multi-chambered blackware example depicts a group of four conjoined pepinos. Highly burnished, in excellent condition, with good mineral deposits. Cf. “Arqueologia Andina Peru”, page 234, for similar example from the Museo de America in Madrid. Ex Bradford Gallery. Value range: $350 - $400

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 234
Listing #: 193975
Closed: Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:35:20 PM CT
Estimate: $350