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Nazca Mythical Scene browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Americas:Pre Columbian:Pre AD 1000: item # 361446 Please refer to our stock # NZ149 when inquiring.
Arte Xibalba P.O. Box 1312 Osprey, FL 34229 508-454-2850 Guest Book SOLD |
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An exceptional Late Nazca bottle from Peru, ca. 700 AD. This 8-3/4" high, single spouted vessel features a pair of elaborately detailed mythical creatures, surrounded by rayed heads. The highly stylized nature is characteristic of the period and looks much like certain Picasso paintings. An interesting firing cloud has turned much of the white background into a light blue shade. Overall in excellent condition, with strong paint and only minor pitting. The black spot at the bottom of the handle is an ancient resin repair.
See Wendell Bennett's "Ancient Arts of the Andes", page 62, for a similar example which is part of the Art Institute of Chicago collection. |
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