Atlantic watershed cup with slightly flared rim standing on three pointed legs.
Incised geometric decoration on the outside wall heightened with applied white pigment.
Ceramic
Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Late Period, 1-500 AD
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Nicoya-Guanacaste tripod of lentiform body narrowing towards the rim. On one side the applied head of an iguana (?) with verrucous crest and folded crop.
The bulbous hollow legs with slit vent holes and small rattles inside.
Ceramic.
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Nicoya-Guanacaste cup with slightly flared rim.
The rim with a red band and short black strokes on the inside.
The hollow legs rendered as pointed heads with painted features. Tiny vent holes.
Costa Rica, Papagayo Polychrome, ca. 1000-1350 AD
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Nicoya-Guanacaste tripod with a short bulged wall, the cup mounted on hollow heads with protruding features and slit mouths.
The vessel is covered with a cream colored slip and enhanced with red and black.
The hollow legs contain tiny rattles.
Ceramic
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Miniaturistic trophy head with nicely modeled facial features. Arched brows over large eyes, pointed snub nose, fleshy lips and elaborate ears. The head is standing on a partially preserved ring base.
Ceramic.
Costa Rica, ca. 300 to 500 AD.
L. 4.2 cm (1.65 in),
H. 2.6 cm (1 in).
Reconstituted from fragments, else a nice example.
Swiss art market
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