Rare Argentinean San Jose Polychrome Pottery Bowl

Pre-Columbian, South America, Argentina, San Jose region, ca. 1000 CE. A large and deep terracotta vessel with opposing low relief crescent handles and a convex base. Most impressive is the painted decorative program, with russet red ground, the interior adorned with a pair of black double headed snakes, the exterior with a more abstract, sinuous serpent-inspired motif. For a similar version, refer to example in the Museo de la Piata. Size: 9.25" in diameter x 4.5" H (23.5 cm x 11.4 cm) A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. Item # 108405

Estimate:$400

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