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Repaired Nazca Bird Bowl, Pre-Columbian Peru browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 949524
Riverbend Gallery By Appointment Athens, GA 30605 706-424-4626 Guest Book $249 |
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A repaired Nazca polychrome bowl from Pre-Columbian Peru, circa 100 A.D. - 400 A.D. Measuring approximately 5 1/4" wide by about 4 1/4" tall, this bowl has been repaired (re-glued only) from numerous fragments with no fill or restoration. It features a variety of pigments: black, burgundy, red, orange, yellow and white, and depicts a series of five birds around the exterior perimeter. In his book, "A Sourcebook of Nasca Iconography" (page 132), David Proulx identifies this bird as an early Nazca depiction of a "Vencejo or Swift". This is an example of what the vast majority of authentic Nazca ceramics look like when they are excavated. Many examples on the antiquities market have either been restored (some to an extreme degree) or are in unusually fine condition compared to the norm (and are priced accordingly). Despite the condition here, this is an unquestionably authentic example of a very desirable and aesthetically pleasing type. It could be restored, if desired, but displays well and attractively as-is. The acrylic display ring is for photographing purposes and is not included (contact info for a supplier of these can be provided if needed). Condition: Re-glued from numerous fragments (ancient breaks) with no restoration or fill. Could be restored, if desired. Expected wear, abrasions, chipping and minor loss overall. Some minor tape residue remains around the exterior perimeter from where the piece was held together by a previous owner for re-gluing. Provenance: Former Canadian private collection. Before that, former New York USA private collection. Reference: See David Proulx's book, " A Sourcebook of Nasca Ceramic Iconography", pages 132, 133 for interpretations of the bird depictions and further scholarly information. Despite the condition, a great, unquestionably authentic example of a desirable type. |
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