Moche Frog Effigy
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Pre AD 1000 item# 811170 (stock#MO921)
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A lovely Moche IV blackware frog from Peru, ca. 450 – 550 AD. This charming effigy is 7” high and portrays a nicely sculpted frog. He is depicted with peppers growing from his throat and yucca roots descending into the earth from his rear quarter. This effigy was designed to show the importance of water to the life cycle and the connection frogs have as a symbol of fertility. The highly burnished slip shows strong mineral deposits. Perfect. ...click for details
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Jalisco Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 809276 (stock#JA186)
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A lovely San Sebastian type seated figure from the Jalisco/Nayarit area of West Mexico, ca. 200 BC - 350 AD. He is 7-1/2" tall and is posed seated with one hand held to the mouth, the other resting on the knee. He is adorned with the characteristic multiple ear ornaments and beautifully executed coif extending down his back. In excellent condition, with good dendrites and decorative paint showing nicely on the red slip.
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Lambayeque Naymlap Vessel
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Pre AD 1000 item# 809273 (stock#LA181)
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A choice Lambayeque (Sican) blackware bottle from Peru, ca. 700 – 1350 AD. This highly burnished example is 7-3/4” high and depicts Naymlap flanked by two of his children. He is elaborately adorned and has a pair of serpent heads projecting from his sides. A cute frog is perched on the flat strap handle and the base is deeply incised with characteristic step pyramid designs. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits. ...click for details
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Chavin Monkey Vessel
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Pre AD 1000 item# 809270 (stock#CV90)
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An exceptional Chavin single-spout bottle from Peru, ca. 1200 – 200 BC. This highly burnished vessel is 8-3/4” high and depicts a pensive monkey seated atop the chamber, which is incised with characteristic geometric designs. Much of the original cinnabar remains in the grooves. The monkey is beautifully detailed and highly expressive. A wonderful example.
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